Selenium Dioxide

Cas 7446-08-4

Selenium Dioxide Cas 7446-08-4

Chemical Properties Of Selenium Dioxide Cas 7446-08-4

Selenium dioxide is a highly toxic inorganic oxide (commonly known as selenic anhydride), with the molecular formula SeO₂ and a molecular weight of 110.96. At room temperature, it appears as white or slightly reddish, lustrous, needle-like crystals. It is hygroscopic and has a pungent, acidic odor; it sublimates at 315°C and is highly soluble in water, forming selenic acid. As a mild, selective oxidizing agent, catalyst, and chemical reagent, it is widely used in organic synthesis, glass manufacturing, the electronics industry, and pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and serves as a key raw material for the preparation of other selenium compounds.

Product Description Of Selenium Dioxide Cas 7446-08-4

Item Specification
Melting point 315 °C (subl.) (lit.)
Boiling point 684.9 °C (lit.)
Density 4.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point 315 °C
Vapor pressure 1 mm Hg (157°C)
Refractive index nD20 <1.76
Specific gravity 3.95
Water solubility 38.4 g/100 mL (14°C)
Stability Stable to light and heat; exposure to light or dust causes reduction to elemental selenium, resulting in a reddish color.

Product Application Of Selenium Dioxide Cas 7446-08-4

  1. Organic Synthesis: Oxidizing agent (Riley oxidation) for allylic hydroxylation and ketone oxidation.
  2. Electroplating: Additive in hard chromium plating to improve coating quality.
  3. Glass Industry: Colorant (red tint) and decolorizer (counteracts iron impurities).
  4. Feed & Agriculture: Raw material for sodium selenite (feed additive) and selenium fertilizer.
  5. Chemical Analysis: Reagent for alkaloid detection and zirconium/hafnium precipitation.
  6. Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for selenium-containing drugs and supplements.
Packaging Method Of Selenium Dioxide Cas 7446-08-4
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