Description

Decanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is a versatile organosilicon derivative of capric acid, primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the silyl moiety, which can modify solubility, volatility, and reactivity in complex organic syntheses. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where the silyl group acts as a protecting agent for carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a derivatization agent in gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for the analysis of carboxylic acids.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of materials and as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones and polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a protected intermediate for the controlled synthesis of specific ester compounds used in flavor and fragrance formulations.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester
CAS No.	55494-15-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈O₂Si
Molecular Weight	244.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Capric Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; Decanoic Acid TMS Ester; Trimethylsilyl Decanoate; n-Decanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; TMS Decanoate; Trimethylsilyl Caprate; Silyl Decanoate; 1-(Trimethylsilyl) Decanoate
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Quality Control

Our Decanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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