Description

Ethyl(Dimethyl)Silyloxycyclohexane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a cyclohexyl group linked via an oxygen atom to an ethyl-dimethylsilyl moiety. This structure makes it a valuable silyl-protecting group precursor and a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for modifying molecular properties and enhancing processability. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, where the silyloxy group is used for temporary protection of hydroxyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, contributing to the creation of compounds with improved stability and efficacy.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of silicone-based polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials, influencing flexibility and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Used as a reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to introduce the cyclohexyloxyethyl-dimethylsilyl moiety.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface characteristics of silica, glass, or other oxides to impart hydrophobicity or create specific binding sites.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial research settings for method development and exploratory synthesis of novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl(Dimethyl)Silyloxycyclohexane
CAS No.	135561-86-3
Molecular Formula	C10H22OSi
Molecular Weight	186.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexyloxyethyl-dimethylsilane; (Cyclohexyloxy)(ethyl)dimethylsilane; Ethyldimethyl(cyclohexyloxy)silane; Dimethylethyl(cyclohexyloxy)silane; 1-((Ethyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclohexane; O-(Ethyldimethylsilyl)cyclohexanol; Cyclohexanol, O-(ethyldimethylsilyl)-; Ethyl-dimethyl-silyloxy-cyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethyl(Dimethyl)Silyloxycyclohexane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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