Dimethyl selenide

Description

CAS: 593-79-3 | C2H6Se | 109.041 g/mol

Used as primary and secondary intermediate and also used in chemical research.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-79-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H6Se
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 109.041
• MDL Number: MFCD00014848
• InChI Key: RVIXKDRPFPUUOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimethylselenide, dimethylselenium, dimethyl selenide, methyl selenide, methyl selenium, methane, selenobis, selenium dimethyl, selenide, dimethyl, ch3 2se, unii-yk0r6jkt6h
• PubChem CID: 11648
• ChEBI: CHEBI:4610
• IUPAC Name: methylselanylmethane
• SMILES: C[Se]C

• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.41 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 56°C to 58°C
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂Se
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN3282
• Beilstein: 1696848
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Very soluble in ethyl ether and ethyl alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 109.03
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimethyl selenide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H330-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H331-H373 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND, TOXIC, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-807-4
RTECSNumber	VS6880000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only