SeOH

SeOH, also known as selenium monoxide, is a chemical compound with the formula SeO. It is an oxide of selenium. Selenium monoxide exists in different allotropic forms, including red and black varieties. It is a relatively unstable compound and can readily decompose. SeOH is typically formed by the incomplete oxidation of selenium. It is often encountered in the context of selenium combustion or in certain chemical reactions involving selenium and oxygen. The compound is a solid at room temperature. Its properties are less well-studied compared to other selenium oxides like selenium dioxide (SeO2). Due to its instability, SeOH is not commonly used in industrial applications. When heated, it tends to disproportionate into elemental selenium and selenium dioxide. Research into selenium compounds often focuses on more stable and industrially relevant forms. The handling of selenium compounds requires caution due to the toxicity of selenium and its derivatives.