Description

Ethanol, 2-[(Triethylsilyl)Oxy] is a specialized organosilicon reagent featuring a protected hydroxyl group, widely utilized as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the 2-hydroxyethyl moiety under controlled conditions, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing ethanolamine derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require protected alcohol functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty silicones and functional polymers with tailored surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a protecting group strategy in complex molecule assembly.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of alignment layers and organic semiconductors for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanol, 2-[(Triethylsilyl)Oxy]
CAS No.	139217-98-4
Molecular Formula	C8H20O2Si
Molecular Weight	176.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Triethylsilyl)oxy]ethanol; 2-(Triethylsiloxy)ethanol; Triethylsilyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; β-Hydroxyethyltriethylsilane; O-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-O'-triethylsilane; TES-protected ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl triethylsilyl ether; (2-Hydroxyethoxy)triethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethanol, 2-[(Triethylsilyl)Oxy] adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, NMR, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon 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%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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