Selenourea is used in the synthesis of selenium heterocycles, which exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. It acts as an effective ligand and form complexes with transition metals and metalloids.
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Applications
Selenourea is used in the synthesis of selenium heterocycles, which exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity. It acts as an effective ligand and form complexes with transition metals and metalloids.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and ether.
Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hussain, R. A.; Badshah, A.; Marwat, S.; Yasmin, F.; Tahir, M. N. Iron selenide nanoparticles coated on carbon nanotubes from single source ferrocene incorporated selenourea precursor for fuel cell and photocatalytic applications. J. Organomet. Chem. 2014, 769, 58-63.
- Bhabak, K. P.; Satheeshkumar, K.; Jayavelu, S.; Mugesh, G. Inhibition of peroxynitrite-and peroxidase-mediated proteintyrosine nitration by imidazole-based thiourea and selenourea derivatives. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2011, 9 (21), 7343-7350.