Description

Bis(Methoxydimethylylsilyl)m-Carborane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a meta-carborane cage structure. This unique architecture provides exceptional thermal stability and chemical inertness, making it a valuable precursor for advanced materials. It is primarily utilized in the development of high-performance polymers, ceramic precursors, and as a key intermediate in organometallic chemistry. Industries involved in aerospace, electronics, and specialty coatings seek this compound for its ability to impart heat resistance and tailored properties to final products.

Application

• Precursor for High-Temperature Resistant Polymers: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of polycarboranesiloxanes and other inorganic-organic hybrid polymers.
• Ceramic and Composite Materials: Used in the production of silicon carbide-boron carbide (SiC-B4C) composite ceramics via polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) routes.
• Electronics and Semiconductor Fabrication: Employed as a dopant source or in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of boron- and silicon-containing thin films.
• Radiation Shielding and Neutron Capture Therapy Agents: The boron-10 isotope content in the carborane cage is leveraged for neutron absorption applications.
• Specialty Additives for Coatings and Adhesives: Imparts thermal stability and modifies rheological properties in high-performance formulations.
• Ligand in Organometallic Catalysis: Acts as a robust, sterically demanding ligand for transition metal complexes used in catalysis.
• Research and Development: A critical building block in academic and industrial R&D for novel materials with extreme environment performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Methoxydimethylylsilyl)m-Carborane
CAS No.	17631-41-3
Molecular Formula	C10H32B10O2Si2
Molecular Weight	~362.0 g/mol (Contact for exact value)
Synonyms	1,7-Bis(methoxydimethylsilyl)-m-carborane; m-Carborane-1,7-diylbis(methoxydimethylsilane); Bis(dimethylmethoxysilyl)-m-carborane; Dimethylmethoxysilyl-m-carborane; 1,7-Di(methoxydimethylsilyl)-1,7-dicarba-closo-dodecaborane(12); m-Carboranyl silane derivative; (1,7-Dicarbadodecaboranyl-1,7-diyl)bis(methoxydimethylsilane)
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Quality Control

Our production of Bis(Methoxydimethylylsilyl)m-Carborane adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 13C, 11B), FT-IR, and GC or HPLC analysis, to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or production-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The product is sensitive to strong bases and should be kept away from alkaline materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Major Isomer Content	≥ 90.0% (m-isomer)
Moisture (KF Titration)	≤ 0.5% w/w

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