Description

Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Methane is a versatile organosilicon compound that serves as a fundamental building block in advanced materials science. Its unique structure, featuring two silyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing silicon-containing polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking to develop novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Precursor for Silicon-Containing Polymers: A key monomer in the synthesis of polysilanes, polycarbosilanes, and other advanced polymeric materials.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon carbonitride thin films.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a protecting group or a bridging unit in the synthesis of complex organic and organometallic molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Ceramic Precursor: Serves as a starting material for producing silicon carbide fibers and ceramics through pyrolysis.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to functionalize material surfaces, altering their hydrophobicity, adhesion, or chemical resistance.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the formulation of specialty silicones and resins to modify mechanical and thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Methane
CAS No.	18163-84-3
Molecular Formula	C5H16Si2
Molecular Weight	132.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Methane, bis(dimethylsilyl)-; 1,1-Bis(dimethylsilyl)methane; Dimethylsilylmethane; Bis(dimethylhydrosilyl)methane; (Dimethylsilyl)methane; DSMM
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Methane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.75 - 0.80 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430

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