Description

1,2-Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Ethane is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile cross-linking agent and building block for silicon-based polymers and ceramics. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and advanced ceramics industries seeking to develop materials with enhanced thermal stability and tailored surface properties.

Application

• Precursor for Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics: Used in the production of high-performance SiC fibers and composites via polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) routes.
• Cross-linking Agent in Silicone Polymers: Imparts enhanced thermal and mechanical properties to specialty silicone resins and elastomers.
• Surface Modification & Functionalization: Employed to create reactive silyl layers on inorganic substrates like glass or silica for further chemical grafting.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Acts as a source material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to deposit silicon-containing thin films.
• Synthesis of Dendrimers and Hybrid Materials: Serves as a core or branching unit in the construction of complex, well-defined molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organosilicon chemistry and novel material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Ethane
CAS No.	2504-64-5
Molecular Formula	C2H4Cl6Si2
Molecular Weight	298.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethane-1,2-diylbis(trichlorosilane); 1,2-Ethanediylbis(trichlorosilane); Bis(trichlorosilyl)ethane; Trichlorosilylethyltrichlorosilane; Ethylene bis(trichlorosilane); NSC 241183; EINECS 219-716-6
EINECS	219-716-6

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Bis(Trichlorosilyl)Ethane adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, this compound must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and protected from moisture. Keep away from fluorides and strong alkalis. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chlorosilane Content	≥ 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.