Description

3-(Trichlorosilyl)Propylchloroformate is a highly reactive bifunctional organosilicon compound that serves as a critical coupling agent and surface modifier. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive chloroformate group and trichlorosilyl functionality, enables it to form robust covalent bonds between organic polymers and inorganic substrates. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the advanced materials, electronics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance adhesion, create tailored surface properties, or synthesize novel hybrid materials. Its precise reactivity profile allows for the development of high-performance coatings, adhesives, and composite interfaces.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize glass, silica, metals, and other inorganic surfaces, improving adhesion for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Coupling Agent in Composites: Enhances the interfacial bonding between organic polymer matrices (e.g., epoxies, polyurethanes) and inorganic fillers or fibers, leading to stronger, more durable composite materials.
• Intermediate for Specialty Silanes: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex, custom organofunctional silanes and silicone-based polymers.
• Adhesion Promoter: Incorporated into primer formulations to significantly boost the bond strength of sealants and elastomers to challenging substrates.
• Nanomaterial Functionalization: Employed to attach organic molecules or polymers to nanoparticles (e.g., silica, quantum dots) for applications in electronics, sensors, and drug delivery systems.
• Crosslinking Agent: Can act as a crosslinker in polymer systems, contributing to the formation of networks with specific thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trichlorosilyl)Propylchloroformate
CAS No.	18098-86-7
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl4O2Si
Molecular Weight	254.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloroformic Acid 3-(Trichlorosilyl)Propyl Ester; 3-(Trichlorosilyl)Propyl Carbonochloridate; (3-Chloroformyloxypropyl)Trichlorosilane; Trichloro[3-(Chloroformyloxy)Propyl]Silane; Propylchloroformate, 3-(Trichlorosilyl)-; Silane, Trichloro[3-(Chloroformyloxy)Propyl]-; 18098-86-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Trichlorosilyl)Propylchloroformate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration or GC, identity confirmation via FT-IR, and impurity profiling. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to reliable supply and technical support makes us a trusted partner for your critical manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize degradation and volatility. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts vigorously with strong acids, bases, and alcohols. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for extended storage or when handling opened containers to prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³

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