Description

Trimethylsilyl Benzoate is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a silyl-protected benzoate group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and protecting group in sophisticated organic synthesis, particularly for sensitive or complex molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the silyl group acts as a temporary protecting group for carboxylic acids or alcohols.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Silicon-Based Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized silicones and siloxane polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a silylating agent to introduce the trimethylsilyl (TMS) group into target molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: May be used as an intermediate in the creation of certain aromatic esters.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic chemistry methodologies.
• Surface Modification: Can be applied in the treatment of surfaces to alter hydrophobicity or reactivity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Trimethylsilyl Benzoate
CAS No.	2078-12-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2Si
Molecular Weight	194.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Trimethylsilyl Benzoate; TMS Benzoate; Trimethylsiloxy Benzoate; (Trimethylsilyloxy)carbonylbenzene; Benzoyloxytrimethylsilane; NSC 163081; Benzoic Acid, Trimethylsilyl Ester
EINECS	218-217-6

Quality Control

Our Trimethylsilyl Benzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.