Description

(2-Furylmethoxy)Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon reagent featuring a furan-protected silyl ether group. This compound matters as a versatile building block and protecting group in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for sensitive intermediates. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the furan moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile protecting group for alcohols in multi-step synthetic sequences, enabling selective reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the surface modification of materials and as a precursor for silicon-containing polymers or hybrid materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry, including catalysis and new bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Furylmethoxy)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	2846-62-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2Si
Molecular Weight	172.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Trimethylsilyl)oxymethyl]furan; Furfuryl Alcohol Trimethylsilyl Ether; (Furan-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane; Trimethyl((2-furanylmethoxy)silane; O-(Trimethylsilyl)furfuryl Alcohol; 2-Furylmethyl Trimethylsilyl Ether; 2846-62-0; Furan-2-ylmethoxy(trimethyl)silane
EINECS	220-645-5

Quality Control

Our (2-Furylmethoxy)Trimethylsilane is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for research or cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

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