| Name | Dimethylselenide |
| Synonyms | (CH3)2Se Methyl selenium Dimethylselenide dimethyl-selenid methane,selenobis- Methane, selenobis- Methylselenide(8CI) Methylselanylmethane (Methylselanyl)methane (methylselanyl)methane DimethylselenideelecgrPURATREMcolorlessliq |
| CAS | 593-79-3 |
| EINECS | 209-807-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C2H6Se/c1-3-2/h1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6Se |
| Molar Mass | 109.03 |
| Density | 1.408 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -88.01°C |
| Boling Point | 57-58°C |
| Flash Point | 56-58°C |
| Solubility | Very soluble in ethyl ether and ethyl alcohol. |
| Vapor Presure | 308mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.41 |
| Color | colorless to yellow |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 0.2 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 1 mg/m3; TWA 0.2 mg/m3 |
| BRN | 1696848 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Stability | Stable. Hydrolyzes in water. Reactions with acid or strong oxidizing agents are dangerous. |
| Sensitive | Air & Light Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.4860-1.4890 |
| Risk Codes | R23/25 - Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R33 - Danger of cumulative effects R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S20/21 - S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | UN 3282 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | VS6880000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 1-10-13 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |