Description

Bis[Tris(Trimethylsilyl)Silyl]Zinc is a highly specialized organometallic compound featuring a unique zinc center coordinated by bulky silyl ligands. This compound matters as a powerful silylating agent and a versatile precursor for the synthesis of novel silicon-containing materials and catalysts. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, semiconductor fabrication, and organic synthesis for developing next-generation silicon polymers and thin-film coatings.

Application

• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in the fabrication of silicon-containing thin films for semiconductor and optical devices.
• Silylation Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Facilitates the introduction of bulky tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl groups into organic molecules, modifying their steric and electronic properties.
• Catalyst Development: Serves as a key component or precursor in the development of novel Ziegler-Natta type catalysts for olefin polymerization.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel polysilanes, siloxanes, and other silicon-based polymers with tailored properties.
• Surface Modification: Used to create hydrophobic or specific functional coatings on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[Tris(Trimethylsilyl)Silyl]Zinc
CAS No.	108168-22-5
Molecular Formula	C18H54Si8Zn
Molecular Weight	584.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis[tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl]zinc; Zinc, bis[tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl]-; Hexakis(trimethylsilyl)disilanylzinc; (Tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl)zinc dimer (in solution); TTMSZ; Zn(Si(SiMe3)3)2; Super Silyl Zinc Reagent
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Quality Control

Our Bis[Tris(Trimethylsilyl)Silyl]Zinc is produced and handled under stringent inert atmosphere conditions to ensure purity and stability. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to verify chemical identity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. The container must be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zn content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by 1H NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Toluene, Hexane, or as specified

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