Description

6-[tert-Butyl(Dimethyl)Silyl]Oxyhexanal is a protected aldehyde intermediate featuring a tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) ether group. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists as it provides a versatile, protected handle for further functionalization while maintaining the reactivity of the aldehyde moiety. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where precise control over synthetic pathways is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized hexyl chains.
• Peptide and Natural Product Synthesis: Used as a protected aldehyde component in the synthesis of complex natural products and modified peptides.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and dendrimers with tailored terminal functionalities.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-[tert-Butyl(Dimethyl)Silyl]Oxyhexanal
CAS No.	118794-69-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₆O₂Si
Molecular Weight	230.42 g/mol
Synonyms	6-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]hexanal; 6-(tert-Butyldimethylsiloxy)hexanal; Hexanal, 6-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy]-; 6-TBDMS-oxyhexanal; 6-O-TBDMS-hexanal; 6-(tert-Butyldimethylsilyloxy)hexanal; 6-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)hexanal; 6-TBDMSO-hexanal
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Quality Control

Our 6-[tert-Butyl(Dimethyl)Silyl]Oxyhexanal is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

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 material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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