Description

2-Silaindan,2-Methyl-2-(Trimethylsilyl)- is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a versatile building block and protective agent in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the trimethylsilyl group, which can be used to modify molecular properties and facilitate challenging chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where silicon is incorporated to modulate bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in creating novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organometallic Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor in catalytic systems and the preparation of metal-silicon complexes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed to introduce silyl groups into polymers, influencing thermal stability, surface properties, and cross-linking behavior.
• Organic Synthesis Protecting Group: The trimethylsilyl moiety can protect reactive functional groups (e.g., alcohols, alkynes) during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on new silicon-containing compounds and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Silaindan,2-Methyl-2-(Trimethylsilyl)-
CAS No.	27490-20-6
Molecular Formula	C12H20Si2
Molecular Weight	220.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)-2-silaindane; 1,1-Dimethyl-1-sila-2-(trimethylsilyl)indane; 2-Methyl-2-trimethylsilyl-2-silaindan; 2-(Trimethylsilyl)-2-methyl-2-silaindane; 2-Methyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)indane-1,1-diylbis[silane]; (2-Methyl-2-silaindan-2-yl)trimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Silaindan,2-Methyl-2-(Trimethylsilyl)- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

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.