Phenylselenenyl chloride

Synonym(s):Benzeneselenenyl chloride;Benzeneselenyl chloride

CAS NO.：5707-04-0
Empirical Formula: C6H5ClSe
Molecular Weight: 191.52
MDL number: MFCD00000478
EINECS: 227-196-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-06 09:38:05

What is Phenylselenenyl chloride?

Chemical properties

crystalline solid

The Uses of Phenylselenenyl chloride

Phenylselenenyl chloride is used in the preparation of (cyclobut-1-enylselanyl)benzene. It is an important versatile reagent used in organic synthesis. Further, it serves as a useful synthon for 2-amino alcohols.

What are the applications of Application

Phenylselenyl chloride is a versatile synthesis reagent

General Description

Phenylselenyl chloride is a synthon for 2-amino alcohols. It is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis.

Purification Methods

Purify it by distillation in a vacuum, and recrystallisation (orange needles) from hexane [Foster J Am Chem Soc 55 822 1933, Foster et al. Recl Trav Chim, Pays-Bas 53 405, 408 1934, Behaghel & Seibert Chem Ber 66 714 1933]. [Beilstein 6 III 1110.] HIGHLY TOXIC.

Properties of Phenylselenenyl chloride

Melting point:	59-62 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	120 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Flash point:	120°C/20mm
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	Soluble in methanol.
form	crystal
color	red
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
BRN	1237091
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.2 mg/m3
Stability:	Stable, but may be air or moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H5ClSe/c7-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H
CAS DataBase Reference	5707-04-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Phenylselenenyl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H290:Corrosive to Metals H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P234:Keep only in original container. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.