Description

Trimethylsilyl Trimethylsiloxy Lactate is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its unique structure, combining silyl and lactate moieties, provides valuable properties for modifying surface characteristics and enhancing product performance. This chemical is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to improve texture, stability, and delivery mechanisms.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key ingredient in skin care formulations, providing a smooth, non-greasy feel and enhancing the spreadability of creams, lotions, and sunscreens.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where its silyl group can serve as a protecting group or modify bioavailability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to surfaces in textile treatments, coatings, and paper products.
• Polymer & Resin Additive: Functions as a plasticizer, flow aid, or cross-linking agent in silicone-based polymers and specialty resins to improve flexibility and processing.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Enhances adhesion, moisture resistance, and durability in high-performance silicone adhesive systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in organic synthesis as a derivatization agent for analytical chemistry or to introduce trimethylsilyl groups into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylsilyl Trimethylsiloxy Lactate
CAS No.	17596-96-2
Molecular Formula	C9H22O4Si2
Molecular Weight	250.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactic Acid, 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)-, Trimethylsilyl Ester; 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)propanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Trimethylsilyl O-Trimethylsilyllactate; Bis(trimethylsilyl) Lactate; Lactate Bis(trimethylsilyl) Ether; TMS Lactate; TMS-O-TMS Lactate; Hexamethyldisiloxanyl Lactate
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylsilyl Trimethylsiloxy Lactate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are available upon request 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). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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