Description

Cyclopentasilane,Decamethyl- CAS NO 13452-92-1 is a highly volatile organosilicon compound belonging to the cyclosilane family. This chemical is a critical precursor and building block in advanced materials science, valued for its unique silicon ring structure. It is primarily utilized in the semiconductor, electronics, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring high-purity silicon deposition and synthesis.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a high-purity precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create thin silicon-based films.
• Advanced Electronics: Key material in the development of next-generation silicon-based nanomaterials and quantum dots.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing novel polysilane polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Photovoltaics Research: Used in the research and development of organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
• Ceramic & Glass Coatings: A precursor for silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon nitride (Si3N4) coatings via pyrolysis, enhancing material hardness and thermal resistance.
• Lithography & Patterning: Potential use in photoresist formulations and as a silicon source in nano-imprint lithography for microelectronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentasilane,Decamethyl-
CAS No.	13452-92-1
Molecular Formula	C10H30Si5
Molecular Weight	290.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Decamethylcyclopentasilane; Cyclopentasilane, decamethyl-; Perpentasilane, decamethyl-; 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-Decamethylcyclopentasilane; Dodecamethylcyclopentasilane (common misnomer); DMCP; Decamethyl-cyclopentasilane; Cyclic pentamer of dimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentasilane,Decamethyl- is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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