Description

1,4-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Benzene is a high-purity organosilicon compound featuring a benzene core symmetrically substituted with dimethylsilyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile silicon-containing building block for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the research and production of specialty polymers, silicon-based resins, and as a precursor in organometallic chemistry. Industries involved in advanced electronics, photoresists, and high-performance coatings rely on this compound for its unique properties.

Application

• Precursor for Silicone Polymers & Resins: Serves as a key monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of novel polysiloxanes and silicon-containing hybrid materials.
• Semiconductor & Electronics Industry: Used in the development of low-k dielectric materials, photoresists, and other silicon-based thin-film coatings essential for microelectronics fabrication.
• Organometallic Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a ligand or starting material for creating novel catalysts used in hydrosilylation and other silicon-mediated organic transformations.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in R&D for creating silicon-carbide (SiC) precursors, ceramic composites, and other high-temperature resistant materials.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized to introduce silyl groups onto surfaces or polymers, altering their hydrophobicity, adhesion, or chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Functions as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules containing silicon for life science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Benzene
CAS No.	2488-01-9
Molecular Formula	C10H18Si2
Molecular Weight	194.42 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Benzene; 1,4-Bis(Dimethylhydrosilyl)Benzene; Benzene, 1,4-bis(dimethylsilyl)-; DMSB; BDSB; Dimethylsilylbenzene (ambiguous); p-Xylene-α,α'-diyldimethylsilane; 1,4-Phenylenebis(dimethylsilane)
EINECS	219-653-9

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)Benzene is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale applications.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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