Description

6-Oxa-3-Silabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane, 3-Oxo- (9Ci) is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a unique bicyclic structure that incorporates both silicon and oxygen. This heterocyclic siloxane is valued as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced materials chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for silicon-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides where the siloxane moiety can influence bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce silicon-oxygen functionality into polymers, enhancing thermal stability, flexibility, or adhesion properties.
• Surface Coating & Adhesive Formulations: Employed to modify surface energy and improve the wetting, spreading, or durability of high-performance coatings and adhesives.
• Silicon Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new reactions and catalytic processes in organosilicon chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the creation of hybrid organic-inorganic materials (e.g., sol-gel precursors) for optical, electronic, or biomedical applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Oxa-3-Silabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane, 3-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	172654-93-2
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2Si
Molecular Weight	114.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxo-6-oxa-3-silabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; 1-Oxa-4-silaspiro[2.3]hexan-5-one (alternative systematic); Bicyclic Siloxane Ketone; Oxasilabicyclohexanone; 3-Oxasilabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-6-one; 172654-93-2; 3-Oxo-6-oxa-3-silabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Oxa-3-Silabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane, 3-Oxo- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 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/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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