Description

Trimethyl(Propyl)Silane is a versatile organosilicon compound, also known as propyltrimethylsilane. This chemical serves as a valuable silylating agent and a key synthetic building block in advanced material science and organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries where precise surface modification and controlled reactivity are required.

Application

• Silylation Reagent: Used for protecting hydroxyl (-OH) groups in complex multi-step organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts hydrophobic properties to silica, glass, and other metal oxide surfaces for advanced coatings and composites.
• Precursor for Silicone Polymers: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty silicone fluids, resins, and elastomers with tailored properties.
• Semiconductor Industry: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes as a silicon source for thin-film coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of certain active ingredients and formulation additives.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a derivatization agent in analytical chemistry, such as in gas chromatography (GC) for analyzing polar compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Trimethyl(Propyl)Silane
CAS No.	3510-70-1
Molecular Formula	C6H16Si
Molecular Weight	116.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyltrimethylsilane; Trimethylpropylsilane; 1-Trimethylsilylpropane; n-Propyltrimethylsilane; TMS-Propane; Silane, trimethylpropyl-; NSC 163834; (Propyl)trimethylsilane
EINECS	222-500-4

Quality Control

Our Trimethyl(Propyl)Silane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 25°C)	0.72 - 0.74 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.400 - 1.404

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