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HCID 15460Generated: October 23, 2026

Diphenyl diselenide

1,2-Diphenyldiselane · PHENYL DISELENIDE · diseL · Two phenyltwo se · diphenyl-diselenid · diphenyl disenenide · DIPHENYL DISELENIDE · Diselenide,diphenyl

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Diphenyl diselenide molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.1666-13-3
Molecular formulaC12H10Se2
Average molar mass312.1 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass313.91129292 g/mol
SMILESc1ccc([Se][Se]c2ccccc2)cc1
InChIKeyYWWZCHLUQSHMCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID15460
ChEMBLCHEMBL3122204
ChEBICHEBI:232541
EC No.216-780-2
DTXSIDDTXSID6061864

Chemical & Physical Properties

Topological polar surface area0
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors0
Rotatable bonds3
Heavy atoms14
Formal charge0
Complexity128
Melting point60 °C
Boiling point202 °C / 11mmHg
Density1.5570
Refractive index1.7430
Storage conditionsStore below +30°C.
Physical statePowder
Coloryellow
Specific gravity1.84
SolubilityInsoluble
Hydrolytic Sensitivity8: reacts rapidly with moisture, water, protic solvents
BRN2047179
Exposure limitsACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 1 mg/m3
InChI1S/C12H10Se2/c1-3-7-11(8-4-1)13-14-12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChIKeyYWWZCHLUQSHMCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[Se]([Se]c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
CAS DataBase Reference1666-13-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII9ATU3Z459Q
NIST Chemistry ReferenceDiselenide, diphenyl(1666-13-3)
EPA Substance Registry SystemDiselenide, diphenyl (1666-13-3)
UNSPSC Code12352103
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH330-H301-H373-H410
GHS precautionary statementsP501-P273-P260-P270-P271-P264-P284-P391-P314-P301+P310+P330-P304+P340+P310-P403+P233-P405
Personal protective equipment (PPE)dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard symbolsT,N
Risk statements (R)23/25-33-50/53
Safety statements (S)20/21-28-45-60-61-28A
UN transport numberUN 3283 6.1/PG 2
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberJM9152500
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Customs code2931 90 00
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 3 InhalationAcute Tox. 3 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 1STOT RE 2
Packing groupII
Storage class6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2very toxic hazardous materials
Limited quantities0.5 Kg (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH301 (97.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P301+P316, P304+P340, P316, P319, P321, P330, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 48 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Regulatory informationChemical: Diselenide, diphenylDiphenyl diselenide: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other safety informationEvaluation - Chemicals not considered for in depth evaluation - Not commercially active in Australia
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (97.9%)
Minimum Risk LevelChronic Oral: 0.005 mg/kg/day (L134)
Health effectsChronic oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium compounds can produce a disease called selenosis. The major signs of selenosis are hair loss, nail brittleness, and neurological abnormalities (such as numbness and other odd sensations in the extremities). Animal studies have shown that selenium may also affect sperm production and the female reproductive cycle. (L619)
Exposure routesOral (L619)inhalation (L619)dermal (L619)
Toxicity summarySelenium readily substitutes for sulfur in biomolecules and in many biochemical reactions, especially when the concentration of selenium is high and the concentration of sulfur is low. Inactivation of the sulfhydryl enzymes necessary for oxidative reactions in cellular respiration, through effects on mitochondrial and microsomal electron transport, might contribute to acute selenium toxicity. Selenomethionine (a common organic selenium compound) also appears to randomly substitute for methionine in protein synthesis. This substitution may affect the structure and functionability of the protein, for example, by altering disulfide bridges. Inorganic forms of selenium appear to react with tissue thiols by redox catalysis, resulting in formation of reactive oxygen species and causing damage by oxidative stress. (L619)
Signs and SymptomsShort-term oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Brief exposures to high levels of elemental selenium or selenium dioxide in air can result in respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, difficulty breathing, and stomach pains. Longer-term exposure to either of these air-borne forms can cause respiratory irritation, bronchial spasms, and coughing. (L619)
Carcinogen Classification3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (L135)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberJM9152500
UN transport numberUN 3283 6.1/PG 2
Customs code2931 90 00
Risk statements (R)23/25-33-50/53
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Hazard symbolsT,N
Safety statements (S)20/21-28-45-60-61-28A
Hazard class6.1Acute Tox. 3 InhalationAcute Tox. 3 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 1STOT RE 2
Storage class6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2very toxic hazardous materials
Packing groupII
GHS hazard statementsH330-H301-H373-H410
Limited quantities0.5 Kg (solid)
Excepted quantitiesMax Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
GHS precautionary statementsP501-P273-P260-P270-P271-P264-P284-P391-P314-P301+P310+P330-P304+P340+P310-P403+P233-P405

Applications & Uses

Uses

Diphenyl diselenide is used in the methoxyselenenylation of alkenes, dihydroxylation of double bonds, hydrothiolation of terminal alkynes. It is used in the synthesis of the unsymmetrical diorganyl selenides, 1-(phenylselenomethyl)vinyl selenides, allylic phenyl selenides.

General Description

Diphenyl diselenide (Ph2Se2) is an organoselenium compound. Its crystalline structure, toxicokinetic properties, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities have been investigated. Its ability to reverse the oxidative brain damage and mitochondrial dysfunction induced by acetaminophen has been studied in mice. It reacts with thallium (Tl) to form TI (SePh). It participates in a four-component radical coupling to form substituted cyclopentanes.