
Selenium sulfide (MF: SeS₂, MW: 143.09) appears as a yellow to orange-yellow powder or crystal at standard temperature and pressure, with no odor or a slightly pungent smell. Its core functions focus on antifungal and anti-seborrhea properties, while also exhibiting certain semiconductor characteristics.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 111°C |
| Boiling Point | 118-119°C (dec.) |
| Density | 3.40 g/cm³ (25°C, crystal) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001 Pa at 20°C |
| Hardness | 2.0–2.5 (Mohs scale) |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water; insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and petroleum ether; soluble in sulfur-containing organic solvents like carbon disulfide (CS₂), benzene, and toluene; also soluble in strong oxidizing acids such as concentrated nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid. |
As a topical dermatological agent, selenium sulfide treats seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor), and dandruff. Commonly found in anti-dandruff shampoos and medicated body washes.
Selenium sulfide can be used to prepare two-dimensional semiconductor materials (similar to graphene), serve as a lubricant additive, function as a rubber vulcanizing agent, and be employed in the preparation of selenide semiconductor films.
It also serves as a chemical reagent, acting as a catalyst for redox reactions in organic synthesis; it is also used to prepare other selenium compounds or as a model compound for two-dimensional material research.
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