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Diphenyl diselenide, 98%
Description
Diphenyl diselenide is used in the methoxyselenenylation of alkenes, dihydroxylation of double bonds, hydrothiolation of terminal alkynes. It is used in the synthesis of the unsymmetrical diorganyl selenides, 1-(phenylselenomethyl)vinyl selenides, allylic phenyl selenides.
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Diphenyl diselenide is used in the methoxyselenenylation of alkenes, dihydroxylation of double bonds, hydrothiolation of terminal alkynes. It is used in the synthesis of the unsymmetrical diorganyl selenides, 1-(phenylselenomethyl)vinyl selenides, allylic phenyl selenides.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ether.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from oxidizing agent, halogens, reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 61°C to 63°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3283 |
Beilstein | 2047179 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ether. |
Formula Weight | 312.13 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Diphenyl diselenide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H331-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-P280-P301+P310-P304+P340-P311-P314-P330-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: SELENIUM COMPOUND, SOLID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-780-2 |
RTECSNumber | JM9152500 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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