Description

Hexakis-[(Trimethylsilyl)Ethynyl]Benzene is a highly functionalized, star-shaped organic building block featuring a central benzene core symmetrically substituted with six trimethylsilyl-protected ethynyl groups. This compound matters as a critical precursor in advanced materials science, offering precise control over molecular architecture for creating complex, three-dimensional structures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and nanotechnology who require high-purity, multifunctional monomers.

Application

• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a perfect core unit for constructing star-shaped or dendritic macromolecules with controlled porosity and functionality.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs): Acts as a multi-topic organic linker or a functionalized node for creating novel porous materials with tailored properties for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Organic Semiconductor Precursors: Used to synthesize conjugated systems and extended π-networks for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaics.
• Surface Modification and Nanomaterial Functionalization: Provides a platform for attaching multiple functional groups to nanoparticles, graphene, or other surfaces to alter their chemical and physical properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in the production of highly cross-linked polymers and resins to enhance thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Functions as a scaffold for creating multidentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexakis-[(Trimethylsilyl)Ethynyl]Benzene
CAS No.	100516-62-9
Molecular Formula	C36H54Si6
Molecular Weight	643.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexakis[(trimethylsilyl)ethynyl]benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis[(trimethylsilyl)ethynyl]-; Hexa(trimethylsilylethynyl)benzene; Hexakis(trimethylsilylethynyl)benzene; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexa(2-trimethylsilylethynyl)benzene; HMTSEB; Per-ethynylated benzene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexakis-[(Trimethylsilyl)Ethynyl]Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and advanced material synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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