Description

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione, 2,5-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized organosilicon derivative of p-benzoquinone. This compound matters as a valuable synthetic intermediate and precursor in advanced materials science, offering unique reactivity due to its silyl-substituted quinoid structure. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and the development of novel silicon-containing ligands and catalysts.

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: Key monomer or precursor for silicon-based polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Building block for novel electron-accepting or charge-transport materials in OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Organometallic Chemistry: Serves as a ligand precursor or modifying agent for transition metal catalysts.
• Silicon Chemistry Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of more complex organosilicon compounds and dendrimers.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Potential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical R&D: Tool compound for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing bioactive molecule libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione, 2,5-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	512834-01-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2Si2
Molecular Weight	226.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Bis(dimethylsilyl)-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,5-Bis(dimethylsilyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,5-bis(dimethylsilyl)-; 2,5-Dimethylsilyl-p-benzoquinone; p-Benzoquinone, 2,5-bis(dimethylsilyl)-; Bis(dimethylsilyl)benzoquinone
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione, 2,5-Bis(Dimethylsilyl)- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w

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