Description

Methaneselenol CAS NO 60343-91-1 is a highly volatile organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical reagent and building block for introducing selenium-containing functional groups into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, where its unique reactivity enables the development of novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductors, and specialized polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile selenylation agent for creating carbon-selenium bonds in complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing selenium-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Nutritional Supplement Research: Investigated in the study of selenium metabolism and the synthesis of organoselenium nutritional analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methaneselenol
CAS No.	60343-91-1
Molecular Formula	CH4Se
Molecular Weight	95.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl selenol; Methaneselenethiol; Methyl hydrogen selenide; Selenomethanol; Methylselanyl; Methylselenyl; Hydrogen methyl selenide; (Methylseleno)methane
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Quality Control

Our Methaneselenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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