Description

2-Trimethylsilyloxyhexacosanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is a high-purity, organosilicon-protected derivative of a long-chain fatty acid, designed for advanced synthetic applications. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent, offering enhanced stability and reactivity control in sensitive chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where protection of carboxylic acid functionalities is required.
• Lipid & Fatty Acid Research: Serves as a derivatization agent or a protected building block for the synthesis of modified lipids, surfactants, and biomimetic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or intermediate in the production of specialized agrochemicals and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of silicone-based polymers and specialty coatings with tailored surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile silylating agent for the protection of hydroxyl and carboxyl groups in complex molecule construction.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used to prepare volatile derivatives of long-chain carboxylic acids for analysis by gas chromatography (GC) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Trimethylsilyloxyhexacosanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester
CAS No.	55517-64-1
Molecular Formula	C32H68O3Si2
Molecular Weight	557.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexacosanoic acid, 2-(trimethylsiloxy)-, trimethylsilyl ester; 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)hexacosanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester; TMS-Protected 2-Hydroxyhexacosanoic Acid; Bis(trimethylsilyl) 2-Hydroxyhexacosanoate; 2-TMS-Oxyhexacosanoic Acid TMS Ester; 2-Hydroxyhexacosanoic Acid Bis(trimethylsilyl) Ether
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Quality Control

Our 2-Trimethylsilyloxyhexacosanoic Acid Trimethylsilyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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