Description

Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Acetylene is a highly reactive organosilicon compound, serving as a critical building block for advanced silicon-containing materials. Its unique structure, featuring two reactive trichlorosilyl groups attached to an acetylene core, makes it an invaluable precursor for synthesizing silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics, specialized polymers, and novel organosilicon architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, advanced ceramics, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop materials with enhanced thermal stability and tailored electronic properties.

Application

• Precursor for Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics: A key starting material in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or polymer-derived ceramic routes for high-performance SiC fibers, coatings, and composites.
• Synthesis of Organosilicon Polymers: Used to create novel poly(carbosilane)s and other silicon-based polymers with applications in high-temperature resins and preceramic polymers.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize material surfaces with trichlorosilyl groups, altering surface properties for improved adhesion or hydrophobicity.
• Building Block in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing silylacetylene units into complex organic and organometallic molecules.
• Research & Development: Fundamental for academic and industrial R&D focused on new materials for electronics, optics, and aerospace applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Acetylene
CAS No.	18038-55-6
Molecular Formula	C2Cl6Si2
Molecular Weight	280.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(trichlorosilyl)ethyne; Ethyne-1,2-diylbis(trichlorosilane); Acetylene, bis(trichlorosilyl)-; Trichlorosilylacetylene dimer; Hexachlorodisilanylacetylene; (Trichlorosilyl)acetylene trimer precursor; Silicon carbide precursor BTCA
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Quality Control

Every batch of Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Acetylene is produced and analyzed under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for advanced material synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each parameter is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability and minimize decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chloride Content	≤ 2.0%

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