Description

Diphenylmethylbromosilane is a versatile organosilicon reagent featuring a reactive bromosilane functional group. This compound is a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of silyl protecting groups and facilitating the construction of complex silicon-containing architectures. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for precise synthetic transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing silicon-based protective groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of silicon-containing pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones and silicon-based polymers.
• Surface Modification: Employed as a silylating agent to modify the surface properties of inorganic materials like silica or metals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable tool for chemists in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the preparation of other organosilanes.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Precursor: Potential use in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for depositing silicon-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylmethylbromosilane
CAS No.	50485-98-8
Molecular Formula	C13H13BrSi
Molecular Weight	277.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromo(methyl)diphenylsilane; Methylbromodiphenylsilane; Diphenylmethylsilyl bromide; Bromodiphenylmethylsilane; (Bromomethylsilyl)dibenzene; Silane, bromomethyldiphenyl-; Methyldiphenylbromosilane; Bromo-methyldiphenylsilane
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Quality Control

Our Diphenylmethylbromosilane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.