Description

Dimethylhexylsilyl Chloride is a versatile organosilicon compound, specifically a chlorosilane, that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the dimethylhexylsilyl protecting group, which is prized for its steric bulk and lipophilic character in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sterically hindered silyl protecting groups for sensitive functional groups like alcohols.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the lipophilic hexyl chain can enhance product properties.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts hydrophobic characteristics to silica, glass, or other inorganic surfaces for specialized coatings and composites.
• Polymer & Silicone Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of custom silicone polymers with specific chain lengths.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic synthesis for the protection/deprotection of hydroxyl groups and other nucleophilic sites.
• Chiral Auxiliary Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral silylating agents used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dimethylhexylsilyl Chloride
CAS No.	3634-59-1
Molecular Formula	C8H19ClSi
Molecular Weight	178.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorodimethylhexylsilane; Hexylchlorodimethylsilane; Dimethyl-n-hexylsilyl Chloride; n-Hexyldimethylchlorosilane; Dimethyl(hexyl)chlorosilane; DMHSCI; (Chlorodimethylsilyl)hexane
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylhexylsilyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.435

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