Description

Selenium Oxyfluoride is a highly reactive inorganic compound with the molecular formula SeOF₂. This specialized chemical is valued for its potent fluorinating and oxidizing properties, making it a critical reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of novel fluorinated compounds, specialty catalysts, and electronic materials. Its unique reactivity profile enables precise chemical transformations that are difficult to achieve with other agents.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Used as a selective fluorinating agent in organic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing thin films containing selenium and fluorine in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized catalysts, particularly those used in oxidation and fluorination processes.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing novel inorganic and organometallic compounds.
• Etching Agent: Potential use in microelectronics for precision etching of specific materials due to its reactive nature.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of other high-value selenium and fluorine-containing chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenium Oxyfluoride
CAS No.	7783-43-9
Molecular Formula	F₂OSe
Molecular Weight	132.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Selenium Oxydifluoride; Fluoro Seleninyl; Seleninyl Fluoride; Difluorooxoselenium; Oxoselenium Difluoride; Selenium Fluoride Oxide; SeOF₂
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Selenium Oxyfluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. While specific grades are available, all materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, which may include assay by titration, identification by IR spectroscopy, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting the specific results for each parameter are provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and strong bases. For long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a dedicated, corrosion-resistant cabinet is strongly recommended. Handle only in a certified fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	Contact for details

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