Description

Tripropylsilanol is a versatile organosilicon compound, specifically a trialkylsilanol, valued for its role as a key intermediate and surface-modifying agent. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to introduce hydrophobic propyl groups and reactive silanol functionality into materials and chemical synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to enhance material properties or build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Silicone Resin & Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain terminator or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of tailored silicone polymers, influencing flexibility and thermal stability.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Used to hydrophobize and functionalize inorganic surfaces like silica, glass, and metals, improving compatibility with organic matrices.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for preparing more complex organosilicon compounds, including siloxanes and silyl ethers.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to modify cure profiles and enhance the adhesion properties of silicone-based adhesives and sealants.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of active ingredients or prodrugs where silanol groups are required for further chemical transformation.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying silanol chemistry and developing new material coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tripropylsilanol
CAS No.	17888-60-7
Molecular Formula	C9H22OSi
Molecular Weight	174.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Tripropylsilanol; Silanol, tripropyl-; Tri-n-propylsilanol; Propylsilanol; Tripropylhydroxysilane; Hydroxytripropylsilane; 1-Hydroxytripropylsilane; Tripropylsilyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our Tripropylsilanol is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to the reactive nature of the silanol group, prolonged exposure to atmospheric moisture should be minimized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow 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.