Description

4-Bromobutoxytrimethylsilane is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring both a bromoalkyl chain and a silyl ether group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing protected hydroxyl functionalities and silicon-containing moieties into target molecules. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as organic synthesis, surface modification, and polymer chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing spacer arms or protected alcohol groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its functional groups enable specific molecular modifications.
• Surface Modification Agent: Acts as a coupling agent or primer for modifying the surface properties of glass, silica, metals, and polymers to improve adhesion or impart hydrophobicity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones, siloxane-based polymers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protected alcohol equivalent or an alkylating agent in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced electronic materials requiring specific silicon and bromine functionalities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromobutoxytrimethylsilane
CAS No.	18292-36-9
Molecular Formula	C7H17BrOSi
Molecular Weight	225.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(trimethylsilyloxy)butane; 4-Bromo-1-(trimethylsilyloxy)butane; Trimethyl(4-bromobutoxy)silane; (4-Bromobutoxy)trimethylsilane; Butane, 1-bromo-4-(trimethylsilyloxy)-; Silane, (4-bromobutoxy)trimethyl-; 4-Bromobutyloxytrimethylsilane; O-(4-Bromobutyl)-O-trimethylsilanol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobutoxytrimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.445 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.15 - 1.25 g/mL

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