Description

2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Pentane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a silyl-protected hydroxyl group on a pentane backbone. This structure makes it a valuable reagent and intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for introducing the trimethylsilyloxy protecting group. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Key intermediate and protecting group reagent for hydroxyl functionalities in multi-step synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring selective protection/deprotection strategies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of complex pesticide and herbicide molecules.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for silicone-modified polymers and specialty materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Pentane
CAS No.	1825-67-8
Molecular Formula	C8H20OSi
Molecular Weight	160.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentane, 2-(trimethylsilyloxy)-; 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)pentane; 2-TMS-O-Pentane; 2-Pentanol, trimethylsilyl ether; Trimethyl(1-methylbutoxy)silane; O-Trimethylsilyl-2-pentanol; (1-Methylbutoxy)trimethylsilane
EINECS	217-369-9

Quality Control

Our 2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Pentane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to guarantee reliable supply and product integrity for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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