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Diphenyl ditelluride

98%

Synonym(s):

Phenyl ditelluride

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Linear Formula:
(C6H5)2Te2
CAS Number:
32294-60-3
Molecular Weight:
409.41
EC Number:
250-982-1
MDL number:
MFCD00192106
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24863651
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

65-67 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Te]([Te]c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C12H10Te2/c1-3-7-11(8-4-1)13-14-12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H

InChI key

VRLFOXMNTSYGMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Diphenyl ditelluride (PhTe)2 is a versatile reagent used in the organic synthesis. Neurotoxicity by (PhTe)2 depends on the modulation of signaling pathways initiated at the plasma membrane. Comparative toxicological effects of diphenyl diselenide and (PhTe)2 in mice after in vivo administration has been reported. Teratogenic effects of (PhTe)2 on chicken embryo development has been investigated. The oxidative addition of (PhTe)2 to [Pd(PPh3)4] in dichloromethane is reported to yield [Pd6Cl2Te4(TePh)2(PPh3)6]·1/2CH2Cl2.

Application

Diphenyl ditelluride may be used in the assay of organolithium and Grignard reagents.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Daiane Francine Meinerz et al.
PeerJ, 2, e290-e290 (2014-04-09)
Organoselenium compounds have been pointed out as therapeutic agents. In contrast, the potential therapeutic aspects of tellurides have not yet been demonstrated. The present study evaluated the comparative toxicological effects of diphenyl diselenide (PhSe)2 and diphenyl ditelluride (PhTe)2 in mice
The oxidative addition of diphenyl diselenide and ditelluride to tetrakis (triphenylphosphine) palladium.
Oilunkaniemi R, et al.
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 623(1), 168-175 (2001)
Carlos André Prauchner et al.
Toxicology mechanisms and methods, 23(9), 660-664 (2013-08-15)
Studies of our group has demonstrated that (PhSe)2 plays some pharmacologic activities. In addition, it is possible that this compound would be an alternative source of organic selenium in animal foods. However, previous works showed that diphenyl diselenide (PhSe)2 and
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, 5627-5627 (1989)
Bruna Comparsi et al.
Toxicology mechanisms and methods, 24(8), 529-535 (2014-05-28)
Diphenyl ditelluride (PhTe)₂ is a versatile molecule used in the organic synthesis and it is a potential prototype for the development of novel biologically active molecules. The mechanism(s) involved in (PhTe)₂ toxicity is(are) elusive, but thiol oxidation of critical proteins
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