Description

(2,3-Dimethylphenyl) Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a trimethylsilyl group attached to a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing silicon-based functionalities or temporarily masking reactive sites. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research and development teams seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially where silicon incorporation is desired for metabolic stability or other pharmacological benefits.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the silane group can modify biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty silicones, silicon-based polymers, and advanced hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Protecting Group in Organic Synthesis: The trimethylsilyl group is employed to protect hydroxyl or other functional groups during multi-step synthetic sequences, enabling selective reactions.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Research: Investigated as a component or intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as an organometallic reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as the Hiyama coupling, for forming carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,3-Dimethylphenyl) Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	17961-79-4
Molecular Formula	C11H18Si
Molecular Weight	178.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)benzene; 2,3-Dimethylphenyltrimethylsilane; Trimethyl(2,3-dimethylphenyl)silane; (2,3-Dimethylphenyl)trimethylsilane; o-Xylyltrimethylsilane; 3-Trimethylsilyl-o-xylene; Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)-
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Quality Control

Our (2,3-Dimethylphenyl) Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, maintaining the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

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