Description

4-(Chloromethyl)Phenyltrichlorosilane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and trichlorosilyl moiety, makes it an indispensable precursor for creating tailored silane coupling agents and functionalized surfaces. This specialty chemical is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, polymer, and pharmaceutical industries for applications requiring precise surface modification and controlled organic-inorganic interface engineering.

Application

• Silane Coupling Agent Precursor: Key intermediate for synthesizing custom silane coupling agents used to enhance adhesion between organic polymers and inorganic substrates like glass, metals, and minerals.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify silica, glass, and other oxide surfaces, introducing reactive chloromethyl groups for subsequent chemical grafting in chromatography media and sensor development.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty silicones and hybrid organic-inorganic polymers (ORMOSILs) with specific mechanical or thermal properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules and drug candidates where a silicon-based functional group is required.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the production of dielectric materials, protective coatings, and as a surface primer in microelectronic device fabrication.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Facilitates the functionalization of nanoparticles and quantum dots, enabling their dispersion in various matrices and attachment of biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Chloromethyl)Phenyltrichlorosilane
CAS No.	13688-90-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6Cl4Si
Molecular Weight	264.02 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Chloromethylphenyl)trichlorosilane; p-(Chloromethyl)phenyltrichlorosilane; Trichloro[(4-chloromethyl)phenyl]silane; 1-(Trichlorosilylmethyl)-4-chlorobenzene; Silane, trichloro[(4-chloromethyl)phenyl]-; 4-Chlorobenzyltrichlorosilane; (p-Chloromethylphenyl)trichlorosilane
EINECS	237-219-9

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Chloromethyl)Phenyltrichlorosilane adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, NMR, and FT-IR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment. We operate under a cGMP-compliant quality management system, ensuring traceability and reliability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong acids, and bases. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use appropriate corrosion-resistant storage equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.35 - 1.40 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.530 - 1.540
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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