Description

(1-Butyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a functionalized cyclopentadienyl ligand. This compound is of significant value as a key intermediate and precursor in advanced organometallic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Organometallic Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a crucial ligand in the synthesis of metallocene and half-sandwich complexes for polymerization and fine chemical catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating advanced crop protection agents with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel silicon-containing polymers, resins, and advanced ceramic precursors.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Investigated as a potential precursor for depositing silicon-containing thin films in semiconductor applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Butyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	208242-21-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂Si
Molecular Weight	194.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)-2,4-cyclopentadiene; Trimethyl(1-butyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)silane; 1-Butyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yltrimethylsilane; (1-Butyl-2,4-cyclopentadienyl)trimethylsilane; Butyl(trimethylsilyl)cyclopentadiene; TMS-ButylCp
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Quality Control

Every batch of (1-Butyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and production applications. Our products undergo rigorous analytical characterization, including NMR, GC, and HPLC analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly 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.