PHENYLSELENOCYANATE
- CAS NO.:2179-79-5
- Empirical Formula: C7H5NSe
- Molecular Weight: 182.08
- MDL number: MFCD00216944
- EINECS: 620-663-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:23:59
What is PHENYLSELENOCYANATE?
Chemical properties
CLEAR ORANGE LIQUID
The Uses of PHENYLSELENOCYANATE
Phenyl selenocyanate is used as a specific source of nucleophilic and electrophilic selenium species in synthetic chemistry.
General Description
Phenyl selenocyanate is a selenenylation agent that can be prepared by reacting benzeneselenenyl chloride and trimethylsilyl cyanide.
Properties of PHENYLSELENOCYANATE
| Boiling point: | 116-117 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.484 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| 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 |
Safety information for PHENYLSELENOCYANATE
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for PHENYLSELENOCYANATE
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