| Name | Dimethyldiselenide |
| Synonyms | (CH3Se)2 dimethyldiselane Dimethyldiselenide Dimethyldiselenium Dimethyl diselenide Diselenide, dimethyl 1,2-Dimethyldiselane Dimethyl perselenide Methyldiselanylmethane Dimethyl perdiselenide |
| CAS | 7101-31-7 |
| EINECS | 230-410-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2H6Se2/c1-3-4-2/h1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6Se2 |
| Molar Mass | 188.01 |
| Density | 1.987 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -82.2 °C |
| Boling Point | 155-157 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 140°F |
| Water Solubility | Reacts with water. |
| Vapor Presure | 3.34mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Color | Light yellow to Brown |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.2 mg/m3 |
| Storage Condition | 0-6°C |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. |
| Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.6388(lit.) |
| Risk Codes | R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S28A - S20/21 - S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
| UN IDs | UN 2929 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Application | Dimethyl diselenide is an organic synthesis intermediate and pharmaceutical intermediate, which can be used in laboratory research and development process and chemical production process. |