Description

Methyl 4-(Trimethylsilyl)Benzoate is a high-purity organosilicon building block characterized by its benzoate ester and trimethylsilyl functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate, enabling the introduction of both silyl-protected and ester functionalities in complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing active ingredients and specialty monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring silyl-protected aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers and intermediates used in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce silicon-containing side chains into polymers to alter thermal stability, surface properties, or refractive index.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive silyl group.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Trimethylsilyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	22515-30-6
Molecular Formula	C11H16O2Si
Molecular Weight	208.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trimethylsilyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl p-(trimethylsilyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-(trimethylsilyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-trimethylsilylbenzoate; p-(Trimethylsilyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; TMS-benzoate methyl ester; Methyl (4-trimethylsilylphenyl)carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-(Trimethylsilyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing to ensure consistent high purity and reliable performance. 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 to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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