Description

[(1-Butylhexyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound, a silyl ether, valued for its role as a versatile protecting group and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure provides unique reactivity and stability, making it a critical reagent for modifying molecular properties and enabling complex chemical transformations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for sensitive synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a protecting agent for hydroxyl groups during the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its silicon moiety introduces desired stability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize silica, glass, or metal oxide surfaces, altering their hydrophobicity and reactivity for material science applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty silicones and silicon-containing polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of organosilicon compounds for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable tool in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies involving silylation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(1-Butylhexyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	53754-40-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₃₀OSi
Molecular Weight	230.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl[(1-butylhexyl)oxy]silane; (1-Butylhexyloxy)trimethylsilane; Silane, [(1-butylhexyl)oxy]trimethyl-; O-[(1-Butylhexyl)]trimethylsilanol (ether); 1-Butylhexyl Trimethylsilyl Ether; Trimethylsilyl 1-Butylhexyl Ether; 3-Butylheptyl Trimethylsilyl Ether (alternative numbering)
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Quality Control

Our [(1-Butylhexyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical 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. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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