Description

Dichloromethyl[2-(Trichlorosilyl)Ethyl]Silane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound, specifically a chlorosilane, that serves as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both chloromethyl and trichlorosilyl groups, makes it an essential precursor for creating cross-linked siloxane networks and functionalized silicon-based polymers. This specialty chemical is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the silicone, electronics, and specialty coatings industries to develop materials with tailored surface properties, enhanced thermal stability, and specific adhesion characteristics.

Application

• Silicone Cross-Linking Agent: A key intermediate for synthesizing cross-linked polysiloxanes (silicone resins) with high thermal and chemical resistance.
• Surface Modification & Coupling Agent: Used to functionalize inorganic surfaces (e.g., silica, glass, metals) to improve adhesion with organic polymers in composite materials.
• Precursor for Specialty Silanes: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex, custom organofunctional silanes used in advanced applications.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the production of dielectric layers, encapsulation materials, and other components in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Hydrophobic Coatings: Imparts water-repellent properties to surfaces when incorporated into coating formulations.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Enhances the performance and durability of high-performance silicone-based adhesives and sealants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel organosilicon chemistry and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloromethyl[2-(Trichlorosilyl)Ethyl]Silane
CAS No.	15411-19-5
Molecular Formula	C3H5Cl5Si2
Molecular Weight	280.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dichloro-1-methyl-2-(trichlorosilyl)ethylsilane; (Dichloromethyl)[2-(trichlorosilyl)ethyl]silane; Dichloromethyl(2-trichlorosilylethyl)silane; 2-(Trichlorosilyl)ethyldichloromethylsilane; Silane, dichloromethyl[2-(trichlorosilyl)ethyl]-; (2-Trichlorosilylethyl)dichloromethylsilane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Dichloromethyl[2-(Trichlorosilyl)Ethyl]Silane adheres to stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by GC or titration and identification by FT-IR or NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.465
Chloride Content	Contact for details

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