Description

Bis(2-Carboxyphenyl)Diselenide is an organoselenium compound featuring a diselenide bridge linking two 2-carboxyphenyl groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a precursor for novel materials and catalysts. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in organic synthesis and as a building block for selenium-containing polymers and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring selenium's biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to develop organoselenium catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and other specialized chemical transformations.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating selenium-containing polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new fungicides or plant growth regulators that incorporate selenium.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a stable diselenide functional group for constructing complex molecular architectures in research chemistry.
• Antioxidant & Radical Scavenger Studies: Investigated in biochemical research for its potential antioxidant properties due to the redox-active selenium center.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Carboxyphenyl)Diselenide
CAS No.	6512-83-0
Molecular Formula	C14H10O4Se2
Molecular Weight	425.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Diselanediylbis(benzoic acid); Bis(o-carboxyphenyl) diselenide; Diselenobis(benzoic acid); 2-Carboxyphenyl diselenide; (2-Carboxyphenyl)diselenide; o,o'-Diselanediylbis(benzoic acid); Benzoic acid, 2,2'-diselanediylbis-; 2,2'-Diselanediylbisbenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Carboxyphenyl)Diselenide is produced under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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