SELENOPHENE

CAS NO.：288-05-1
Empirical Formula: C4H4Se
Molecular Weight: 131.03
MDL number: MFCD00075487
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-17 18:53:45

What is SELENOPHENE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellow liquid

The Uses of SELENOPHENE

Selenophene may be used:

as conjugated linker in the synthesis of organic dyes
in the synthesis of selenophene-2-carbonitrile
in the synthesis of selenophene diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers
as building block for the electrically conducting polyalkyl selenophene

What are the applications of Application

Selenophene is A building block for electrically conducting polyalkyl selenophene

Definition

ChEBI: A five-membered monocyclic heteroarene composed of four CH units and one selenium atom. The parent of the class of selenophenes.

General Description

Selenophene is a heterocyclic building block. Synthesis of selenophene-based heteroacenes has been reported. Synthesis of selenophene-thiophene block copolymers has been reported. The electron transmission spectra of selenophene has been recorded in the 0-6eV energy range.

Properties of SELENOPHENE

Melting point:	−30 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	110-111 °C(lit.)
Density	1.423 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.58(lit.)
Flash point:	27 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow

Safety information for SELENOPHENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.