Description

(2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Dimethylselenonium is a specialized organoselenium compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a valuable synthon and precursor for introducing selenium-containing functional groups into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications ranging from catalysis to the development of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel selenium-containing drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalysis Research: Used as a precursor or ligand in the development of organoselenium catalysts for organic transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of specialized fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science: Precursor for synthesizing selenium-doped polymers or advanced materials with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying selenium metabolism and redox biology.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Dimethylselenonium
CAS No.	85709-86-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₉O₂Se⁺ (commonly written as C12H19O2Se)
Molecular Weight	~274.24 g/mol (as selenonium salt)
Synonyms	Dimethyl(2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl)selenonium; 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-N,N-dimethylethanaminium Selenide Derivative; (3,4-Dimethoxyphenethyl)dimethylselenonium; Selenonium, (2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl)dimethyl-; NSC 339063
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Quality Control

Our (2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)Dimethylselenonium is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by NMR or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR/MS), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
¹H NMR Purity	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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