Description

1-(Trimethylsilyl)-3,4-Dimethylbenzene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a trimethylsilyl group attached to a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring. This structure makes it a valuable silylating agent and versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing steric bulk and silicon-based functionality. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research and development teams seeking to create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where silicon is incorporated to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, or lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor or ligand modifier in the development of novel metal-organic catalysts and complexes.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of silicon-containing polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials for electronics and optics.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The trimethylsilyl group can be used to protect reactive sites on aromatic systems during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Trimethylsilyl)-3,4-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	17988-43-1
Molecular Formula	C11H18Si
Molecular Weight	178.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethyl(trimethylsilyl)benzene; 3,4-Dimethylphenyltrimethylsilane; Trimethyl(3,4-dimethylphenyl)silane; 1-Trimethylsilyl-3,4-dimethylbenzene; (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)trimethylsilane; TMS-3,4-dimethylbenzene; Silane, trimethyl(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Trimethylsilyl)-3,4-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

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.