Description

2-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-Thiophene is a high-purity organosilicon intermediate featuring a reactive chlorosilyl group attached to a thiophene heterocycle. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, enabling its use as a versatile building block in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules incorporating thiophene or silane motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the silicon moiety can enhance biological activity or environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, silicones, and siloxane-based materials.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Employed in the research and manufacture of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to functionalize silica, glass, or metal oxide surfaces via silane chemistry for tailored adhesion, wettability, or biocompatibility.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Kumada, Negishi) to form carbon-silicon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-Thiophene
CAS No.	18139-63-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClSSi
Molecular Weight	176.75 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)thiophene; Thiophene-2-yldimethylchlorosilane; Dimethyl(2-thienyl)chlorosilane; (2-Thienyl)dimethylchlorosilane; Chlorodimethyl(2-thienyl)silane; 2-Thienyldimethylchlorosilane; 2-(Dimethylchlorosilyl)thiophene; 18139-63-4
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Chlorodimethylsilyl)-Thiophene adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent hydrolysis and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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