Description

Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Sulfide is a versatile organosilicon reagent primarily used as a sulfur-transfer agent and a key building block in advanced material synthesis. Its high reactivity and selectivity make it a critical component for introducing sulfur and silyl groups into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel silicon-containing compounds and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of sulfur-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and silicon-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a precursor for silicon carbide (SiC) and other ceramic materials, as well as a modifying agent for specialty polymers.
• Surface Modification: Employed to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to functionalize silica and other inorganic surfaces.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for thin-film growth and as a dopant source.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Research: Investigated as an electrolyte additive or precursor for solid electrolytes to improve battery performance and stability.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for thiolation and silylation reactions, protecting group chemistry, and the preparation of organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	3385-94-2
Molecular Formula	C6H18SSi2
Molecular Weight	162.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethyldisilathiane; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-2-thia-1,3-disilapropane; Bis(trimethylsilyl)thioether; HMDS Sulfide; TMS Sulfide; (Trimethylsilyl) Sulfide; Sulfur Bis(trimethylsilyl); Disilathiane, hexamethyl-
EINECS	222-211-7

Quality Control

Our Bis(Trimethylsilyl) Sulfide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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