Description

1,8-Bis(Trimethylsilylamino)Naphthalene is a highly specialized organosilicon compound, recognized for its role as a potent, non-nucleophilic base. This property makes it exceptionally valuable in synthetic organic chemistry for deprotonation reactions where traditional bases may cause unwanted side reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of sensitive intermediates and active ingredients.

Application

• As a strong, non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis for deprotonating weak acids.
• Key reagent in the preparation of sensitive organometallic compounds and catalysts.
• Facilitates selective synthesis in pharmaceutical research, particularly for nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Used in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring precise molecular control.
• Employed in methodology development within academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Potential use as a ligand or precursor in catalyst systems for fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Bis(Trimethylsilylamino)Naphthalene
CAS No.	33285-90-4
Molecular Formula	C16H26N2Si2
Molecular Weight	302.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Bis(trimethylsilyl)aminonaphthalene; 1,8-Bis[(trimethylsilyl)amino]naphthalene; Proton Sponge® Analogue (silylated); BTAN; Naphthalene-1,8-diylbis[(trimethylsilyl)amine]; 1,8-Di(trimethylsilylamino)naphthalene; 1,8-Bis(trimethylsilylamino)naphthalene; 1,8-Bis(TMS-amino)naphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 1,8-Bis(Trimethylsilylamino)Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous analytical standards, utilizing techniques such as NMR, HPLC, and GC to verify product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.