Description

Di-T-Butyldifluorosilane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound, specifically a difluorosilane derivative. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile silylating agent and a crucial precursor in advanced materials science and organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to introduce silicon-containing functional groups or to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Silylating Agent: Used to protect hydroxyl groups in complex organic synthesis, particularly in the production of sensitive pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Precursor to Silanes: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of other functional silanes and siloxanes used in surface modification.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing silicon-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier in the synthesis of specialty silicones and high-performance polymers.
• Catalyst Research: Utilized in the development of novel organometallic catalysts and Lewis acid catalysts for organic transformations.
• Surface Chemistry: Applied to create hydrophobic or specific functional coatings on glass, metals, and other inorganic surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-T-Butyldifluorosilane
CAS No.	558-63-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18F2Si
Molecular Weight	180.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-Butyldifluorosilane; Difluoro-di-tert-butylsilane; (tert-Butyl)2SiF2; Silane, difluorobis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)difluorosilane; Di-t-butyldifluorosilane; DTBDMSF
EINECS	209-207-5

Quality Control

Our Di-T-Butyldifluorosilane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong bases 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.