Description

(2-Chloroethyl)Trimethyl-Silane is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a reactive chloroethyl group attached to a trimethylsilyl moiety. This compound matters as a key building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of silicon-protected functional groups and serving as a precursor for further chemical modifications. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and advanced material science for creating specialized polymers and surface modifiers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of silicone-based polymers and specialty materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize surfaces (e.g., silica, glass) for improved adhesion, hydrophobicity, or specific chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a protecting group for alcohols or as a nucleophile in various carbon-silicon bond forming reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A component in the synthesis of materials for display technologies and electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloroethyl)Trimethyl-Silane
CAS No.	17336-78-6
Molecular Formula	C5H13ClSi
Molecular Weight	136.70 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethyltrimethylsilane; Trimethyl(2-chloroethyl)silane; (2-Chloroethyl)trimethylsilane; Chloroethyltrimethylsilane; Silane, (2-chloroethyl)trimethyl-; (β-Chloroethyl)trimethylsilane; NSC 163045; 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethyl chloride
EINECS	241-366-4

Quality Control

Our (2-Chloroethyl)Trimethyl-Silane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC (Gas Chromatography) for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.420 - 1.430

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