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Sigma-Aldrich

Benzeneseleninic acid

99%

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Linear Formula:
C6H5SeO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
189.07
Beilstein:
1929765
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

121-124 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O[Se](=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C6H6O2Se/c7-9(8)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,7,8)

InChI key

WIHKGDVGLJJAMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Benzeneseleninic acid oxidizes hydrazine or 1,2-disubstituted derivatives to corresponding diazenes.

Application

Benzeneseleninic acid was used as catalyst during the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides via ligand coupling on the iodine atom. It was also used in the preparation of 3-methoxy-17a-oxa-D-homoestra-l,3,5(10)-trien-17-one.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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