Description

1,2-Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)Tetramethyldisilane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound featuring two trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) leaving groups. This compound is a versatile and powerful reagent, primarily valued for its role as a silylating agent and electrophile in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise functional group transformations and the synthesis of complex silicon-containing molecules.

Application

• Silylation Reagent: Used for the protection of alcohols, phenols, and carboxylic acids, introducing the robust trimethylsilyl (TMS) group.
• Electrophilic Silyl Source: Facilitates the synthesis of silicon-heteroatom bonds in organosilicon chemistry and polymer science.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing silicon moieties or creating prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that incorporate silicon for enhanced stability or bioavailability.
• Materials Science: Precursor for the development of silicon-based polymers, coatings, and advanced hybrid materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-silicon bonds.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst Precursor: Can be used to generate strong Lewis acids in situ for organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)Tetramethyldisilane
CAS No.	115444-36-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12F6O6S2Si2
Molecular Weight	438.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(triflyloxy)tetramethyldisilane; Tetramethyl-1,2-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonato)disilane; 1,2-Di(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)tetramethyldisilane; Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonate) of 1,2-Dihydroxytetramethyldisilane; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethyl-1,2-bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyloxy]disilane
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)Tetramethyldisilane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.