Description

2,4-Dimethylphenoxytrimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 2,4-dimethylphenoxy (DMP) moiety or act as a silylating agent, facilitating complex molecular constructions with high selectivity. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise control over molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the 2,4-dimethylphenol group is a key structural component.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Silicon-Based Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of specialty silicones and siloxane polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protecting group for alcohols or phenols in multi-step synthetic routes, leveraging its stability and selective deprotection.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize silica or other inorganic surfaces for improved compatibility in composite materials.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Precursor: A key intermediate in the development of advanced electronic and display materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylphenoxytrimethylsilane
CAS No.	16414-81-6
Molecular Formula	C11H18OSi
Molecular Weight	194.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(2,4-dimethylphenoxy)silane; (2,4-Dimethylphenoxy)trimethylsilane; DMPOTMS; 2,4-Xylenoxytrimethylsilane; Silane, trimethyl(2,4-dimethylphenoxy)-; Phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-, trimethylsilyl ether; O-Trimethylsilyl-2,4-dimethylphenol
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylphenoxytrimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.