Description

Trimethylsilyl Catecholpyruvate Tris(Trimethylsilyl) Ether is a specialized organosilicon-protected derivative of catecholpyruvate, primarily utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stable, silylated form of a reactive catechol moiety, enabling complex multi-step reactions under anhydrous conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of complex natural products, bioactive molecules, and novel materials where precise functional group manipulation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing complex drug candidates, especially those containing catechol or pyruvate-derived pharmacophores.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials requiring protected functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for developing novel chelating ligands or organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of silicon-containing polymers or hybrid organic-inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylsilyl Catecholpyruvate Tris(Trimethylsilyl) Ether
CAS No.	27750-79-4
Molecular Formula	C19H34O5Si4
Molecular Weight	466.84 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Bis(trimethylsilyloxy)phenyl)-2-oxoethyl trimethylsilyl acetate; Catecholpyruvate tris(trimethylsilyl) ether; Tris(trimethylsilyl) 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate; 2-Oxo-2-[3,4-bis(trimethylsiloxy)phenyl]ethyl trimethylsilyl acetate; TMSCP; Pyruvic acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-, tris(trimethylsilyl) ether
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylsilyl Catecholpyruvate Tris(Trimethylsilyl) Ether is produced under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with rigorous R&D and cGMP manufacturing standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic 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. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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