Description

p-(T-Butyl)Phenethyltrichlorosilane is a specialized organosilicon compound, specifically a trichlorosilane derivative, designed for advanced surface modification and coupling applications. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive trichlorosilyl group and a bulky tert-butylphenethyl moiety, provides unique properties for creating durable, hydrophobic, and highly tailored interfaces on inorganic substrates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the electronics, advanced materials, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance material performance through sophisticated silane chemistry.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: A key coupling agent for modifying silica, glass, and metal oxide surfaces to impart specific hydrophobic or organophilic characteristics.
• Advanced Polymer Composites: Used as a functional additive or cross-linking agent in high-performance silicone resins, polyimides, and other specialty polymers to improve thermal stability and adhesion to fillers.
• Electronic Materials Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of silane-based dielectric layers, passivation coatings, and other materials for semiconductor and microelectronic fabrication.
• Chromatography Stationary Phases: Employed to derivatize silica gel for creating specialized reversed-phase or affinity chromatography columns with unique selectivity.
• Nanomaterial Functionalization: Used to anchor organic functional groups onto nanoparticles (e.g., silica, titania) to control dispersion and reactivity in nanocomposite systems.
• Adhesion Promotion: Acts as an adhesion promoter in coatings, sealants, and adhesives where strong bonding to difficult substrates is required.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in organic and organometallic synthesis for creating novel silicon-containing compounds with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-(T-Butyl)Phenethyltrichlorosilane
CAS No.	211925-40-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇Cl₃Si
Molecular Weight	295.70 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylphenethyltrichlorosilane; (4-(tert-Butyl)phenethyl)trichlorosilane; 1-[2-(Trichlorosilyl)ethyl]-4-tert-butylbenzene; Trichloro[2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]ethyl]silane; p-tert-Butylphenethyltrichlorosilane; Phenethyltrichlorosilane, p-tert-butyl-; Silane, trichloro[2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]ethyl]-
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Quality Control

Our p-(T-Butyl)Phenethyltrichlorosilane is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your material specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Store in original packaging until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.520

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