Description

{2-[Dimethyl(4-Phenoxyphenyl)Silyl]Phenyl}Methanol is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a unique silyl-protected benzyl alcohol moiety. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced material science and pharmaceutical synthesis, offering precise control over steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, advanced polymer, and life sciences sectors for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer or chain-transfer agent for developing specialty silicones, siloxane-based polymers, and high-performance resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring silicon-containing scaffolds.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials, surface modifiers, and functional coatings where the phenoxyphenylsilyl group provides specific interfacial characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Potential intermediate for synthesizing silicon-based components used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its stable, bulky structure.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis or as a support modifier in heterogeneous catalyst systems.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Functional additive or cross-linking agent in high-performance silicone adhesives and sealants to enhance adhesion and environmental resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	{2-[Dimethyl(4-Phenoxyphenyl)Silyl]Phenyl}Methanol
CAS No.	1244855-74-0
Molecular Formula	C21H22O2Si
Molecular Weight	334.49 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-[Dimethyl(4-phenoxyphenyl)silyl]phenyl]methanol; (2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)dimethyl(4-phenoxyphenyl)silane; 2-[(4-Phenoxyphenyl)dimethylsilyl]benzyl Alcohol; Dimethyl[4-phenoxyphenyl](2-hydroxymethylphenyl)silane; Benzyl alcohol, 2-[dimethyl(4-phenoxyphenyl)silyl]-; Silane, [2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]dimethyl(4-phenoxyphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of {2-[Dimethyl(4-Phenoxyphenyl)Silyl]Phenyl}Methanol adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch release testing. Quality is verified through modern analytical techniques to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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