Description

4-[(Chloromethyl)Dimethylsilyl]Toluene is a versatile organosilicon compound featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and a silyl-protected aromatic ring. This dual functionality makes it a valuable key intermediate for synthesizing advanced silicone polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring silicon-containing motifs.
• Silicone Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce aromatic and reactive chloromethyl groups into silicone resins, rubbers, and coatings.
• Surface Functionalization Agent: Employed to modify the surface properties of silica, glass, or other inorganic materials for improved adhesion or specific chemical reactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of silicon-based components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to enhance the thermal stability and adhesion properties of high-performance silicone-based adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(Chloromethyl)Dimethylsilyl]Toluene
CAS No.	1833-32-5
Molecular Formula	C10H15ClSi
Molecular Weight	198.77 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Chloromethyl)phenyldimethylsilane; 1-Chloro-4-[(dimethylsilyl)methyl]benzene; (4-Chloromethylphenyl)dimethylsilane; Dimethyl(p-tolyl)silane, chloromethyl derivative; Toluene, 4-[(chloromethyl)dimethylsilyl]-; (p-Tolyl)dimethylchloromethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-[(Chloromethyl)Dimethylsilyl]Toluene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

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

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