Description

3-(Trimethylsilyl)-2,4-Pentanedione is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a reactive β-diketone moiety protected by a trimethylsilyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and protecting group in advanced organic synthesis, offering enhanced stability and reactivity control. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing complex molecules and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its unique structure contributes to desired biological activity.
• Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of silicon-containing hybrid materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protected form of acetylacetone, enabling selective reactions in multi-step synthetic sequences under mild conditions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trimethylsilyl)-2,4-Pentanedione
CAS No.	15197-24-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2Si
Molecular Weight	172.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trimethylsilyl)pentane-2,4-dione; Trimethylsilylacetylacetone; TMS-acetylacetone; Acetylacetone trimethylsilyl enol ether; 2,4-Pentanedione, 3-(trimethylsilyl)-; 3-(TMS)-2,4-pentanedione; (3-Oxo-1-butenyloxy)trimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Trimethylsilyl)-2,4-Pentanedione is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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