Description

4,4',4'',4'''-Silanetetrayltetrabenzaldehyde is a high-purity, multifunctional organosilicon building block characterized by a central silicon atom symmetrically linked to four benzaldehyde groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing advanced materials, including covalent organic frameworks (COFs), dendrimers, and star-shaped polymers. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced organic electronics, porous materials science, and specialty polymer chemistry who require precise, symmetrical tetrahedral linkers to construct complex 3D molecular networks.

Application

• Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Synthesis: Serves as a key tetrahedral aldehyde node for constructing 3D porous COFs with high surface area for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Production: Acts as a core initiator for building precisely defined, symmetrical dendritic structures used in drug delivery and nanotechnology.
• Cross-linking Agent for Specialty Resins: Utilized to create highly cross-linked, thermally stable polymer networks with tailored properties for advanced composites.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: The aldehyde groups provide reactive handles for constructing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify silica or other material surfaces with aldehyde functionalities for subsequent immobilization of biomolecules or catalysts.
• Organic Semiconductor Intermediates: A building block for creating π-conjugated systems with a silicon core for potential use in optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4',4'',4'''-Silanetetrayltetrabenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1055999-34-2
Molecular Formula	C28H20O4Si
Molecular Weight	448.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(4-formylphenyl)silane; Silane, tetrakis(4-formylphenyl)-; Tetrakis(p-formylphenyl)silane; 4,4',4'',4'''-Tetrabenzaldehydesilane; Tetra(4-aldehydephenyl)silane; TFB-Si (common abbreviation); Silicon(IV) tetrakis(4-formylphenyl); 4-Formylphenylsilane tetraaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4,4',4'',4'''-Silanetetrayltetrabenzaldehyde adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring it meets the exacting requirements of research and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain purity. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 95.0% (by titration)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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