Description

Tridecyl(Trimethylsilyl) Ether is a specialized organosilicon compound valued for its role as a versatile silylating agent and hydrophobic modifier. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to impart lipophilicity and stability to various materials, enhancing performance in demanding formulations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to modify surface properties or protect reactive functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a protecting group for alcohols and other oxygen-containing functionalities during multi-step synthetic routes.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts water-repellent (hydrophobic) characteristics to silica, metals, and other inorganic substrates.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Serves as a high-performance additive to improve thermal stability and reduce friction in specialty formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to enhance the compatibility and processing of polymers, affecting final material properties like gloss and weatherability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides where silylation is a key synthetic step.
• Crosslinking Agent: Can act as a reagent in the synthesis of silicone-based networks and elastomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tridecyl(Trimethylsilyl) Ether
CAS No.	56554-32-6
Molecular Formula	C16H36OSi
Molecular Weight	272.55 g/mol
Synonyms	TridecyloxytriMethylsilane; Trimethyl(tridecyloxy)silane; Silane, trimethyl(tridecyloxy)-; Tridecyl O-Trimethylsilyl Ether; n-Tridecyl Trimethylsilyl Ether; 1-(Trimethylsilyloxy)tridecane; O-Tridecyl Trimethylsilanol Ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of Tridecyl(Trimethylsilyl) Ether is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.