Description

Trimethyl-(1-Phenylethenyl)Silane is a versatile organosilicon compound featuring a reactive vinyl group adjacent to a phenyl ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and silylating agent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in carbon-silicon bond formation reactions.
• Organometallic Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for generating vinyl silane reagents used in cross-coupling reactions like Hiyama coupling.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty silicones and silicon-containing polymers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including silsesquioxanes and hybrid organic-inorganic composites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for creating silicon-based bioactive molecules in crop protection research.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: A key starting material for preparing sophisticated ligand systems in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethyl-(1-Phenylethenyl)Silane
CAS No.	1923-01-9
Molecular Formula	C11H16Si
Molecular Weight	176.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(1-Phenylethenyl)trimethylsilane; α-Trimethylsilylstyrene; (α-Methylvinyl)trimethylsilane; 1-Phenyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)ethene; Styryltrimethylsilane; Trimethyl(1-phenylvinyl)silane; Vinylphenyltrimethylsilane; TMS-styrene
EINECS	217-660-6

Quality Control

Our Trimethyl-(1-Phenylethenyl)Silane is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.