Description

(Bromomethyl)Trimethylsilane is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a reactive bromomethyl group protected by a trimethylsilyl moiety. This compound matters as a key building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the bromomethyl functional group under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized methylene units.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty silicones and functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in homologation reactions, chain extensions, and as a protected hydroxymethyl anion equivalent.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to synthesize novel organometallic complexes and chiral auxiliaries.
• Surface Modification: Applied to modify the surface properties of silica and other inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bromomethyl)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	18243-41-9
Molecular Formula	C4H11BrSi
Molecular Weight	167.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(bromomethyl)silane; Bromomethyltrimethylsilane; (Bromomethyl)trimethylsilicon; TMS-CH2Br; (Trimethylsilyl)methyl bromide; Bromo(trimethylsilyl)methane; NSC 163083
EINECS	242-125-0

Quality Control

Our (Bromomethyl)Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability.

Specification

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

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