Description

3-Methoxyphenyloxytrimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound used as a key intermediate in advanced material synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a methoxyphenyl group linked to a trimethylsilyloxy moiety, makes it a versatile reagent for introducing silyl-protected phenolic functionalities. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency. It serves as a critical building block for creating novel silane coupling agents, functional monomers, and protected intermediates in multi-step organic syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where silyl protection of phenolic hydroxyl groups is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Silane Coupling Agent Production: Acts as a key raw material for manufacturing advanced silane coupling agents used to improve adhesion between organic polymers and inorganic surfaces in composites, coatings, and sealants.
• Specialty Polymer Monomers: Employed in the development of functional polymers, including liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) and high-performance resins, where the methoxyphenylsilane unit imparts specific thermal or optical characteristics.
• Surface Modification: Utilized for the chemical modification of silica, glass, and other metal oxide surfaces to alter wettability, reactivity, or compatibility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in organic chemistry for introducing the 3-methoxyphenoxy group under mild conditions, often as a protecting group strategy.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxyphenyloxytrimethylsilane
CAS No.	33285-71-1
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2Si
Molecular Weight	196.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(3-methoxyphenoxy)silane; (3-Methoxyphenoxy)trimethylsilane; m-Methoxyphenoxytrimethylsilane; 3-Methoxyphenoxytrimethylsilane; Silane, trimethyl(3-methoxyphenoxy)-; NSC 163916; 1-Methoxy-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxyphenyloxytrimethylsilane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial-scale synthesis.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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