Description

1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Benzene is a high-purity organosilicon compound, valued for its role as a versatile silylating agent and key synthetic intermediate. Its primary commercial importance lies in its ability to introduce protective trimethylsilyl groups, facilitating complex organic synthesis. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise chemical modification is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in protecting reactive hydroxyl or amine groups during multi-step reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of silicon-containing polymers, resins, and specialty coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile silylating agent in laboratories and pilot plants for the preparation of silyl ethers and other derivatives.
• Electronics Industry: Potential use as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a reactant in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as the Hiyama coupling, to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Benzene
CAS No.	2060-89-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22Si2
Molecular Weight	222.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene; m-Bis(trimethylsilyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; 1,3-Di(trimethylsilyl)benzene; m-Xylene, α,α'-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; NSC 163082; AI3-52711
EINECS	218-158-9

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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