Description

1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-3-Methylcyclohexa-1,4-Diene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a protected diene system, which is highly valuable as a synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because its unique silyl-protected structure offers enhanced stability and reactivity control for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications in fine chemical synthesis and catalysis.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring stereoselective diene chemistry.
• Organometallic Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare novel silicon-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a protected diene component in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions for creating specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new active ingredients where its structural motif can impart specific biological activity.
• Materials Science Precursor: Utilized in the research and development of silicon-based polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-3-Methylcyclohexa-1,4-Diene
CAS No.	101300-61-2
Molecular Formula	C13H26Si2
Molecular Weight	238.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)cyclohexa-1,4-diene; 1,4-Cyclohexadiene, 3-methyl-1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; 1,2-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-3-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; TMS-protected methylcyclohexadiene; BTMCHD; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-3-Methylcyclohexa-1,4-Diene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 94.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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