Selenium metal

• CAT Number: R071254
• CAS Number: 7782-49-2
• Molecular Formula: Se
• Molecular Weight: 78.971
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Se, Selenium
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: selenium
• InChI: InChI=1S/Se
• InChIKey: BUGBHKTXTAQXES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Se]

Selenium metal(CAT: R071254) is a chemical element with the symbol Se and atomic number 34. Its mode of action involves being a nonmetal element that exists in several allotropic forms. Pharmacologically, selenium metal is not used as a therapeutic drug on its own. However, it is an essential trace element for human health, playing a crucial role as a cofactor for certain enzymes and antioxidant defense systems. Selenium is incorporated into selenoproteins, which are involved in various biological processes, including thyroid hormone metabolism and the protection against oxidative stress.