Description

Silacyclobutane is a highly reactive, strained organosilicon compound that serves as a fundamental building block in advanced materials science. Its unique four-membered ring structure makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing novel silicon-containing polymers and functional materials. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors, where it enables the development of next-generation silicon-based products.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursor: Used in the fabrication of silicon carbide (SiC) thin films and other advanced semiconductor materials.
• Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP): Serves as a key monomer for producing linear and cyclic polysilabutanes with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the silacyclobutyl moiety into complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize material surfaces with specific silicon-based groups to alter wettability, adhesion, or reactivity.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in the formulation of specialty silicone resins and elastomers to enhance network density and performance.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create novel organosilicon ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silacyclobutane
CAS No.	287-29-6
Molecular Formula	C3H8Si
Molecular Weight	72.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Silacyclobutane; Silacyclobutane; Cyclotrimethylene silane; Trimethylene silane; SCB; Siliconacyclobutane; Monosilacyclobutane; 1,1-Dimethylsilacyclobutane (related derivative)
EINECS	206-006-9

Quality Control

Our Silacyclobutane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation and minimize evaporation loss. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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