Description

2,2'-Dipyridyl Diselenide is an organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide bridge linking two pyridine rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable reagent and building block in synthetic chemistry, particularly for the formation of selenium-containing heterocycles and as a ligand precursor. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors. Its role in catalysis and as a source of selenium in organic synthesis drives demand from specialized chemical suppliers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand precursor for transition metal complexes used in catalytic reactions and as a building block for more complex chalcogen-based ligands.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in the construction of diselenide bonds and for the introduction of selenium functionalities into organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced materials where selenium incorporation modifies electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for creating new crop protection agents with potential novel modes of action.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for selenium detection or quantification.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Dipyridyl Diselenide
CAS No.	59957-75-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2Se2
Molecular Weight	312.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Diselenodipyridine; Bis(2-pyridyl) diselenide; 2-Pyridyl diselenide; Di-2-pyridyl diselenide; 2,2'-Dipyridyl diselenide; 2,2'-Pyridyl diselenide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Dipyridyl Diselenide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.