Description

Silacyclopropane is a highly reactive, strained-ring organosilicon compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique three-membered ring structure, containing a silicon atom, provides significant ring strain, making it a powerful reagent for introducing silicon-containing functional groups into complex molecules. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel silicon-based drugs, functional polymers, and specialty chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel organosilicon-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new silicon-containing pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty silicones, silicon-based polymers, and advanced hybrid materials with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in ring-opening reactions, cycloadditions, and as a silylene equivalent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Surface Modification: Utilized to functionalize surfaces (e.g., silica, metals) with organic silicon layers for improved adhesion, corrosion resistance, or specific surface characteristics.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel silicon-based ligands and catalysts used in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silacyclopropane
CAS No.	157-21-1
Molecular Formula	C2H6Si
Molecular Weight	58.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Silacyclopropane; Silirane; 1-Silacyclopropane; Siliconethylene; Monosilacyclopropane; Silacyclopropane, 1H-; Cyclopropylsilane; 1,1-Dihydro-1-silacyclopropane
EINECS	205-857-5

Quality Control

Our Silacyclopropane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.