Description

{2-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Dimethylsilyl]-Phenyl}Methanol is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a silyl-protected benzyl alcohol moiety. This compound matters as a versatile advanced synthetic intermediate and protecting group precursor in complex organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates requiring silicon incorporation or specific protecting group strategies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides where the silyl group modulates biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones, resins, and functional polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a silylating agent or a protected alcohol synthon in multi-step synthetic routes for complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel organosilicon ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool compound for methodological development in synthetic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	{2-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Dimethylsilyl]-Phenyl}Methanol
CAS No.	1217863-66-5
Molecular Formula	C17H22O3Si
Molecular Weight	302.44 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)dimethylsilyl]phenyl]methanol; (2-{[Dimethyl(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)silyl]}phenyl)methanol; 1-{2-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)dimethylsilyl]phenyl}methanol; Benzyl alcohol, 2-[dimethyl(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)silyl]-; Dimethyl[3,4-dimethoxyphenyl](2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)silane
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Quality Control

Our {2-[(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)Dimethylsilyl]-Phenyl}Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.