Description

n-(Phenylseleno)Phthalimide is a versatile organoselenium reagent with significant utility in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective electrophilic phenylselenenylating agent, enabling the functionalization of a wide range of nucleophiles. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures and introduce selenium-containing functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the introduction of phenylseleno groups into drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of novel selenium-containing pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in selenenylation reactions, including the synthesis of selenoethers, selenocyanates, and as a precursor for selenoxide elimination reactions to form alkenes.
• Materials Science Research: Building block for creating organoselenium polymers or small molecules with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for developing novel selenium-based catalysts or ligands in transition metal catalysis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in synthetic chemistry and exploring new selenium-mediated transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(Phenylseleno)Phthalimide
CAS No.	71098-88-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉NO₂Se
Molecular Weight	302.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Phenylseleno)phthalimide; N-Phenylselenophthalimide; Phenylselenenyl Phthalimide; PhSe-Phth; Phthalimidoselenenyl Benzene; 1-(Phenylselanyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione; NSC 369208; N-(Phenylselanyl)phthalimide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(Phenylseleno)Phthalimide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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