Description

Di-tert-Butylsilane is a highly versatile organosilicon compound, primarily valued as a key building block and precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the bulky di-tert-butylsilyl protecting group in complex organic and organometallic chemistry. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise molecular control and high-purity intermediates for their processes.

Application

• Protecting Group Reagent: Widely used as a silylating agent to protect sensitive functional groups, particularly alcohols and amines, during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Precursor to Siloxanes and Silicones: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of novel, sterically hindered siloxane polymers and silicone-based materials with tailored properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts for homogeneous catalysis, including hydrosilylation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes as a silicon source for thin-film coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a critical synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where specific silyl groups are required for stability or activity.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface properties of inorganic materials like silica, altering hydrophobicity and reactivity.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial research laboratories for exploring new organosilicon chemistry and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butylsilane
CAS No.	30736-07-3
Molecular Formula	C8H20Si
Molecular Weight	144.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-butylsilane; Di-tert-butylsilyl hydride; Di-t-butylsilane; (CH3)3C)2SiH2; Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)silane; Bis(tert-butyl)silane; Silane, bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; DTBS
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Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butylsilane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile nature, store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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