Description

Trimethyl(α,α,α-Trichloro-o-Tolyl)Silane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive trichloromethylbenzyl group attached to a trimethylsilyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing silicon-based functionalities. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research and development teams who require high-purity, reliable building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring silicon incorporation or specific aromatic chlorination patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the trichloromethyl and silyl groups contribute to biological activity and stability.
• Organosilicon Chemistry: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the (trimethylsilyl)methyl group or as a precursor to other functionalized silanes in material science applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and development of novel organometallic catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify polymer backbones, imparting specific properties such as altered surface energy, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and the chemistry of silicon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Trimethyl(α,α,α-Trichloro-o-Tolyl)Silane
CAS No.	30610-55-0
Molecular Formula	C10H13Cl3Si
Molecular Weight	267.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl[(2-methylphenyl)trichloromethyl]silane; (α,α,α-Trichloro-o-tolyl)trimethylsilane; o-(Trichloromethyl)benzyltrimethylsilane; Trimethyl(2-methylbenzyltrichloride)silane; Silane, trimethyl[(2-methylphenyl)trichloromethyl]-; (2-Methylbenzyl)trichloride trimethylsilane; TMS-CH2-C6H4-CH3-CCl3 (abbrev.)
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Quality Control

Our Trimethyl(α,α,α-Trichloro-o-Tolyl)Silane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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) 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.