Description

(Trichloromethyl)Trimethylsilane is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a reactive trichloromethyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic building block in the production of specialty chemicals and advanced materials. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for introducing functional groups and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing chloromethyl or other functionalized groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trichloromethyl moiety is a critical structural component.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones and high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories as a chloromethylation agent and for the preparation of other organochlorosilanes.
• Surface Modification: Utilized to create hydrophobic or specific functional coatings on silica and other inorganic surfaces.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial research for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Trichloromethyl)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	5936-98-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9Cl3Si
Molecular Weight	191.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(trichloromethyl)silane; (Trichloromethyl)trimethylsilicon; Trichloromethyltrimethylsilane; Silane, trichloromethyltrimethyl-; NSC 163066; Trimethylsilyl trichloromethane; TMS-CCl3
EINECS	227-683-2

Quality Control

Our (Trichloromethyl)Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.440
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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