Description

4-Trimethylsilylbutanoic Acid is a versatile organosilicon compound featuring a carboxylic acid group protected by a trimethylsilyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where acid-sensitive functional groups require protection.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protecting group for carboxylic acids during solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Material Science: Precursor for modifying polymer surfaces or creating silicon-containing hybrid materials with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond formation reactions and as a silylating agent in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Research: Used in the development of silicon-based components for electronic display materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Trimethylsilylbutanoic Acid
CAS No.	2345-40-6
Molecular Formula	C7H16O2Si
Molecular Weight	160.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trimethylsilyl)butanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(trimethylsilyl)-; 4-TMS-butanoic acid; γ-Trimethylsilylbutyric Acid; (3-Carboxypropyl)trimethylsilane; TMS-Butyric Acid; 4-Trimethylsilylbutyric Acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Trimethylsilylbutanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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