Description

Ethyl (Diphenylmethylsilyl)Acetate is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a valuable building block and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique silyl ester structure makes it a versatile intermediate for introducing the diphenylmethylsilyl protecting group or for subsequent transformations into more complex silicon-containing molecules. This product is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where silicon is incorporated for metabolic stability or as a synthetic handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organosilicon Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of other functional silanes, siloxanes, and silicone-based polymers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including silicon-based coatings, adhesives, and hybrid organic-inorganic composites.
• Protecting Group Reagent: Utilized to protect hydroxyl or carboxyl groups during multi-step synthetic sequences in complex molecule construction.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be used in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as the Hiyama coupling, for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (Diphenylmethylsilyl)Acetate
CAS No.	13950-57-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₀O₂Si
Molecular Weight	284.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, 2-(diphenylmethylsilyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(diphenylmethylsilyl)acetate; (Diphenylmethylsilyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Diphenylmethylsilylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (diphenylmethylsilyl)ethanoate; (Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)diphenylmethylsilane; EDMAS
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl (Diphenylmethylsilyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base in the fine chemical sector.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.