Description

Tetrakis(Trimethylsilyl)Silane is a highly functionalized organosilicon compound, serving as a versatile silicon source and silylating agent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a central silicon atom bonded to four trimethylsilyl groups, makes it a critical reagent for introducing silicon into complex molecular frameworks and for protecting sensitive functional groups. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced materials industries, where precise silicon chemistry is required for developing new drugs, electronic components, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Precursor for Silicon-Containing Materials: A key starting material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for producing high-purity silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon nitride (Si3N4) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Silylation Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Used to protect reactive hydroxyl (-OH) or amine (-NH) groups in complex multi-step syntheses, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
• Building Block for Dendrimers and Polymers: Acts as a core unit or branching point for synthesizing novel hyperbranched siloxane polymers and dendrimers with tailored properties for coatings and additives.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organosilicon chemistry, including the development of novel catalysts and silicon-based anode materials for batteries.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize silica or other oxide surfaces, altering their hydrophobicity and reactivity for specific industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Trimethylsilyl)Silane
CAS No.	4098-98-0
Molecular Formula	C12H36Si5
Molecular Weight	320.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Silane, tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)-; Tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)silane; TTMS; Silicon, tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)-; Tris(trimethylsilyl)silyltrimethylsilane; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-2,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)trisilane; (Trimethylsilyl)silane, tetrakis-; NSC 168088
EINECS	223-848-9

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Trimethylsilyl)Silane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to verify identity, purity, and moisture content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. We support our clients' compliance needs and are prepared to supply material meeting specific research or production-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

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.