Description

(Trimethylsiloxy)Diphenylmethane is a specialized organosilicon compound, also known as Diphenylmethyltrimethylsiloxy ether. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and protecting group reagent, valued for its ability to impart specific properties or enable controlled synthetic pathways. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the diphenylmethyl (benzhydryl) group is required for biological activity or as a protecting group for alcohols and phenols.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones, resins, and high-performance polymers to alter thermal stability or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a silylating agent in laboratory-scale and industrial organic chemistry to introduce the trimethylsiloxy (OTMS) group, facilitating purification or subsequent reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Potential use as a precursor or additive in the formulation of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials due to its stable aromatic-silicon structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Trimethylsiloxy)Diphenylmethane
CAS No.	14629-59-5
Molecular Formula	C16H20OSi
Molecular Weight	256.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylmethyltrimethylsiloxy Ether; Benzhydryloxytrimethylsilane; Trimethylsilyl Diphenylmethyl Ether; (Diphenylmethoxy)trimethylsilane; O-(Diphenylmethyl)-N,N,N-trimethylsilanamine oxide; TMS-DPM; Silane, (diphenylmethoxy)trimethyl-; α-(Trimethylsiloxy)diphenylmethane
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Quality Control

Our (Trimethylsiloxy)Diphenylmethane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.550 - 1.560
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.00 - 1.05

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