Description

Dimethyldiselenide is a versatile organoselenium compound with the molecular formula C₂H₆Se₂, serving as a crucial reagent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as an efficient selenium source and a precursor for introducing selenium-containing functional groups into complex molecules. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical manufacturers working on novel materials and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing organoselenium catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel semiconductors, photovoltaic materials, and chalcogenide glasses.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a key reagent for selenation reactions, including the synthesis of diselenides, selenoethers, and other organoselenium compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies of selenium biochemistry and as a tool compound for probing biological pathways.
• Precursor for Nanomaterials: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other methods to produce selenium-containing nanostructures and thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyldiselenide
CAS No.	7101-31-7
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆Se₂
Molecular Weight	188.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl diselenide; Methaneselenyl thiomethane; Methyl diselenide; Diselenoxydimethane; (Methylseleno)methane; DMDS; Bis(methylseleno)methane; Methylselenomethyl selenide
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyldiselenide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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