| Product Name |
Dimethyl Diselenide |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | DMDS; Diselenide, dimethyl- |
| CAS No. | 7101-31-7 |
| MF | C2H6Se2 |
| MW | 157.00 g/mol |
| Specification | ≥98% (GC) |
| Appearance | Yellow to orange liquid with characteristic odor |
| Packing | 1L/bottle; 25L/drum (customized packaging available) |
| Applications |
Organic synthesis, selenium source, pharmaceutical intermediate, antioxidant research |
Dimethyl Diselenide (DMDS) is an organoselenium compound widely used in organic synthesis and as a selenium donor in biochemical research. It exhibits antioxidant and catalytic activity, making it an important intermediate in the development of selenium-based pharmaceuticals, functional materials, and nutraceuticals.
As a volatile selenium compound, DMDS is also studied in environmental chemistry and selenium metabolism pathways. Its ability to provide selenium efficiently gives it strong potential in pharmaceutical research, anti-aging formulations, and detoxification studies.
⚡ Selenium Source – Efficiently provides bioavailable selenium
🛡️ Antioxidant Potential – Supports oxidative stress research
🧪 Pharmaceutical Intermediate – Key role in selenium-based drug synthesis
🔬 Research Applications – Used in organic synthesis & metabolic studies
🌿 Nutritional Relevance – Selenium is essential for immune & antioxidant enzymes
High Purity (≥98%), GC-verified
Stable quality under GMP & ISO standards
Custom packaging for laboratory & industrial use
Full regulatory support: COA, MSDS, TDS available
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Yellow to orange liquid | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (GC) | ≥98.0% | 98.6% | GC |
| Boiling Point | 185–190°C | 187.2°C | ASTM |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.600–1.620 | 1.611 | ASTM |
| Density (20°C) | 1.86–1.90 g/cm³ | 1.88 g/cm³ | ASTM |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Not applicable for volatile organoselenium compound | |||
Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for selenium-based drugs
Nutraceuticals: Selenium supplement research
Organic Synthesis: Selenium donor in chemical reactions
Biochemical Studies: Oxidative stress and enzyme activity
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
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