Description

Tetra-p-Tolylsilane is a high-purity organosilicon compound characterized by its four para-tolyl groups bonded to a central silicon atom. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced materials science and specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers developing novel polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials. The compound, with CAS number 10256-83-4, is essential for applications requiring precise molecular architecture and thermal stability.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance silicone resins and hybrid organic-inorganic polymers.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used as a core component or side-chain modifier in the development of liquid crystalline compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a precursor or dopant material in the fabrication of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Catalysis & Ligand Design: Functions as a bulky, electron-donating ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis research.
• Surface Modification: Employed to create hydrophobic or specific functional coatings on silica and other inorganic surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of complex drug molecules requiring silane-based functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-p-Tolylsilane
CAS No.	10256-83-4
Molecular Formula	C28H28Si
Molecular Weight	392.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)silane; Tetrakis(p-tolyl)silane; Silane, tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)-; Tetra(4-tolyl)silane; p-Tolylsilane (tetramer); Tetrap-tolylsilane; 1,1',1'',1'''-Methanetetrayltetrakis[4-methylbenzene] (related IUPAC form); Silicon tetrakis(4-methylphenyl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetra-p-Tolylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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