Description

1,5-Di(Trimethylsilyl)Pentane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring two trimethylsilyl groups on a pentane backbone. This structure makes it a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing silyl protecting groups and modifying molecular properties. It is primarily used by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Silylation Reagent: Used to introduce trimethylsilyl (TMS) protecting groups for alcohols, phenols, and carboxylic acids in complex multi-step organic syntheses.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific silicon-containing functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty silicones, silicon-based polymers, and advanced hybrid materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-silicon bonds.
• Hydrophobicity Agent: Used to impart hydrophobic characteristics to surfaces or molecules in coatings and specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Di(Trimethylsilyl)Pentane
CAS No.	15895-92-8
Molecular Formula	C11H28Si2
Molecular Weight	216.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentane, 1,5-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; 1,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)pentane; 1,5-Di(trimethylsilyl)pentane; 1,5-Bis(trimethylsilyl)pentane; 1,5-Di-TMS-pentane; TMS-pentane-TMS; 1,5-Di(trimethylsilyl)pentane; Bis(trimethylsilyl)pentane
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Di(Trimethylsilyl)Pentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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