Dimethylselenide

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Dimethylselenide Structure
Dimethylselenide structure
Common Name Dimethylselenide
CAS Number 593-79-3 Molecular Weight 109.029
Density 1.408 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) Boiling Point 49.8±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C2H6Se Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point -16.1±18.7 °C
Symbol GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Dimethylselenide


(Methylselanyl)methane is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Summary: Dimethylselenide, Chinese name: 二甲基硒 (CAS: 593-79-3), molecular formula: C2H6Se, molecular weight: 109.029, is a colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor, boiling point: 49.8±9.0 °C, density: 1.408 g/mL. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name dimethylselenide
Synonym More Synonyms

 Dimethylselenide Biological Activity

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Description (Methylselanyl)methane is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.408 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point 49.8±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C2H6Se
Molecular Weight 109.029
Flash Point -16.1±18.7 °C
Exact Mass 109.963470
LogP 0.30
Vapour Pressure 307.5±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.49
InChIKey RVIXKDRPFPUUOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C[Se]C
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable. Hydrolyzes in water. Reactions with acid or strong oxidizing agents are dangerous.

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
VS6880000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Selenide, dimethyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
593-79-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1696848
LAST UPDATED :
199712
DATA ITEMS CITED :
26
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C2-H6-Se
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
109.04
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
1-SE-1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PSEBAA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1903/04- Volume(issue)/page/year: 79,230,1952
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2180 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - effect, not otherwise specified
REFERENCE :
ARTODN Archives of Toxicology. (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberger Pl. 3, D-1000 Berlin 33, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.32- 1974- Volume(issue)/page/year: 45,207,1980
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1800 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PSEBAA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1903/04- Volume(issue)/page/year: 79,230,1952 *** REVIEWS *** ACGIH TLV-TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: TLV/BEI,1997 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW 85DHAX "Medical and Biologic Effects of Environmental Pollutants Series," Washington, DC, National Academy of Sciences, 1972-77 Volume(issue)/page/year: Se,112,1976 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** MSHA STANDARD-air:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996 Volume(issue)/page/year: 3,224,1971 OSHA PEL (Gen Indu):8H TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1910.1000,1994 OSHA PEL (Construc):8H TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1926.55,1994 OSHA PEL (Shipyard):8H TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,1915.1000,1993 OSHA PEL (Fed Cont):8H TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 CFRGBR Code of Federal Regulations. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) Volume(issue)/page/year: 41,50-204.50,1994 *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS *** OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3;STEL 0.3 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-TURKEY:TWA 0.2 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 mg(Se)/m3 JAN 1993 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301-H331-H373-H410
Precautionary Statements P261-P273-P301 + P310-P311-P501
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Hazard Codes T: Toxic;N: Dangerous for the environment;
Risk Phrases R23/25
Safety Phrases S20/21-S28-S45-S60-S61
RIDADR UN 3282 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS VS6880000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 3

 Synthetic Route

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 Articles27

More Articles

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Quantification of methylated selenium, sulfur, and arsenic in the environment.

PLoS ONE 9(7) , e102906, (2014)

Biomethylation and volatilization of trace elements may contribute to their redistribution in the environment. However, quantification of volatile, methylated species in the environment is complicated...

Gas chromatography with atomic emission detection for dimethylselenide and dimethyldiselenide determination in waters and plant materials using a purge-and-trap preconcentration system.

J. Chromatogr. A. 1095(1-2) , 138-44, (2005)

Dimethylselenide (DMSe) and dimethyldiselenide (DMDSe) were determined in plant and water samples by capillary gas chromatography using microwave induced-plasma atomic emission spectrometry for detect...

Biotransformation of L-selenomethionine and selenite in rat gut contents.

Biol. Trace Elem. Res. 139(2) , 188-96, (2011)

L-selenomethionine (SeMet) and sodium selenite are widely used selenium nutritional supplements with potential benefit in preventing cancer. However, supplementation is not without risks of toxicity i...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

dimethyl selenide
Methyl selenide (8CI)
(Methylselanyl)methane
Dimethylselenium
methylselanylmethane
MFCD00014848
EINECS 209-807-4
Dimethylselenide

 Dimethylselenide | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of dimethylselenide?
A: SMILES notation of dimethylselenide is C[Se]C.
Q: What is the InChIKey of dimethylselenide?
A: InChIKey of dimethylselenide is RVIXKDRPFPUUOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of dimethylselenide?
A: CAS number of dimethylselenide is 593-79-3.
Q: What is the molecular formula of dimethylselenide?
A: Molecular formula of dimethylselenide is C2H6Se.
Q: What is the molecular weight of dimethylselenide?
A: Molecular weight of dimethylselenide is 109.029.
Q: What is the boiling point of dimethylselenide?
A: Boiling point of dimethylselenide is 49.8±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the English name of dimethylselenide?
A: The English name of dimethylselenide is dimethylselenide.
Q: What is the LogP of dimethylselenide?
A: LogP of dimethylselenide is 0.30.
Q: What are the storage conditions for dimethylselenide?
A: Storage conditions for dimethylselenide: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the safety information for dimethylselenide?
A: Safety information for dimethylselenide: S20/21-S28-S45-S60-S61.

 Dimethylselenidefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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