PHENYLSELENOCYANATE

What is PHENYLSELENOCYANATE?

CLEAR ORANGE LIQUID

Phenyl selenocyanate is used as a specific source of nucleophilic and electrophilic selenium species in synthetic chemistry.

Phenyl selenocyanate is a selenenylation agent that can be prepared by reacting benzeneselenenyl chloride and trimethylsilyl cyanide.

Boiling point:	116-117 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.484 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.603(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Miscible with organic solvents, terahydro furan, dichloromethane and acetonitrile.
BRN	1617370
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.2 mg/m3

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. 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.