H2O3Se
128.99 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger
SELENIOUS ACID
CAS7783-00-8EC231-974-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Research Compound
Selenious acid is the principal oxoacid of selenium, with the structure O=Se(OH)2. It is commonly used as a reagent for alkaloids and as an oxidizing agent in laboratory and research settings.
Reagent for alkaloidsOxidizing agent in chemical synthesis
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Referencestereoisomer of
Sodium selenite
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Referencestereoisomer of
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Referencestereoisomer of
Barium selenite
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Referencestereoisomer of
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Safety Reference
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H331Toxic if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
selenous acid
InChIKey
MCAHWIHFGHIESP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O[Se](=O)O
Synonyms (19)
- Selenious acid (USP)
- Acid, Selenious
- Acid, Selenous
- Acido selenio
- Acido selenioso
- Hydrogen Selenite
- Monohydrated selenium dioxide
- SELENIOUS ACID
- SELENIOUS ACID [MART.]
- Selenious acid (H2SeO3)
- Selenium (as selenious acid)
- Selenous acid
- Selenous acid (99.999%-Se)
- Selenous acid, p.a.
- acide selenieux
- dihydroxidooxidoselenium
- selenige Saeure