Description

1,6-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Hexane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a linear hexane backbone capped with trimethylsilyl groups. This structure provides unique properties as a versatile silylating agent and hydrophobic modifier, making it valuable for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise surface modification or protection of reactive sites.

Application

• Silylating Agent: Used to protect reactive hydroxyl or amine groups during complex organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
• Surface Modification: Imparts hydrophobic characteristics to inorganic materials like silica, glass, or metals for enhanced performance in coatings and composites.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of silicone-modified polymers and resins.
• Lubricant & Fluid Additive: Employed as a high-performance additive in specialty lubricants and heat-transfer fluids due to its thermal stability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a derivatization agent in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) to improve the volatility and detection of analytes.
• Electronics Industry: Acts as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing silicon-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Hexane
CAS No.	13083-96-0
Molecular Formula	C12H30Si2
Molecular Weight	230.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane, 1,6-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; 1,6-Bis(trimethylsilyl)hexane; Bis(trimethylsilyl)hexane; 1,6-Di(trimethylsilyl)hexane; TMS-hexane-TMS; NSC 163083; Hexamethylene bis(trimethylsilane)
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Quality Control

Our 1,6-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Hexane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. 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 long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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