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Selenous acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
As an oxidizing agent, as a reagent for alkaloidsSelenous acid is used in steel guns, wherein it changes the color of the steel from silver-grey to blue-grey. It serves as an important component of the Mecke reagent, which is utilized for drug testing. It acts as a source of selenium. It acts as a reagent for alkaloids and an oxidizing agent. Further, it is used in labeling radiopharmaceuticals. It is involved in the organic synthesis for the preparation of glyoxal.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Colorless |
| Melting Point | 70°C (decomposition) |
| Density | 3.004g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Assay Percent Range | 97% |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Physical Form | -4 Mesh Crystalline |
| Solubility Information | Freely soluble in water,alcohol. Insoluble in ammoniaSoluble in water and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 128.97 |
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Safety and Handling
- Selenous acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Selenous acid
RUO – Research Use Only