Description

2-(Trimethylsilyl)Ethanol is a versatile organosilicon compound featuring both a reactive hydroxyl group and a stable trimethylsilyl moiety, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. Its bifunctional nature allows it to serve as a protective group reagent, a silylating agent, and a precursor for more complex silicon-containing materials. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise molecular modification and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a protecting group for alcohols in multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Silylation Reagent: Employed to introduce the trimethylsilyl group into organic molecules, altering their solubility and volatility for analytical or synthetic purposes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of silicone-modified polymers, resins, and coatings to impart specific surface properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides and fungicides that benefit from silicon's bioactivity.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize silica, glass, or other inorganic surfaces to create hydrophobic or specific binding layers.
• Chromatography: Can be used to derivatize compounds for Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis to improve thermal stability and detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trimethylsilyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	2916-68-9
Molecular Formula	C5H14OSi
Molecular Weight	118.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylsilane; Trimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)silane; β-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyltrimethylsilane; TMS-Ethanol; Silane, (2-hydroxyethyl)trimethyl-; NSC 5185
EINECS	220-848-7

Quality Control

Our 2-(Trimethylsilyl)Ethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and may require storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4230 - 1.4270
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.830 - 0.850

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