Description

Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Adipate is a specialized organosilicon compound used as a versatile silylating agent and synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to protect reactive functional groups, such as hydroxyls and carboxyls, during complex chemical synthesis, thereby improving reaction yields and selectivity. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity reagents for sensitive applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protection of carboxylic acid groups is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or modifier in silicone-based polymers and specialty resins.
• Surface Derivatization: Used to silylate surfaces of silica, glass, or other oxides to alter hydrophobicity and reactivity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of polar compounds.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for introducing trimethylsilyl groups in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Adipate
CAS No.	18105-31-2
Molecular Formula	C12H26O4Si2
Molecular Weight	290.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Adipic Acid Bis(trimethylsilyl) Ester; Hexanedioic Acid Bis(trimethylsilyl) Ester; 1,6-Bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1,6-dioxohexane; Bis(O-trimethylsilyl) Adipate; TMS Adipate; Adipic Acid Di-TMS Ester; Bis(trimethylsiloxy)carbonylpentane
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Adipate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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