Description

Triethylsilane is a versatile organosilicon compound widely used as a reducing agent and a key reagent in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity and selectivity make it indispensable for critical chemical transformations, particularly in the production of fine chemicals and advanced materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and efficient synthetic solutions.

Application

• Selective Reducing Agent: Used for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes and ketones in the presence of other functional groups.
• Hydrosilylation Catalyst Component: Acts as a silicon hydride source in platinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation reactions to form silicon-carbon bonds.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Employed for the introduction and removal of silyl protecting groups for alcohols and other sensitive moieties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a reagent in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the synthesis of silicon-based polymers, resins, and surface-modifying agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylsilane
CAS No.	617-86-7
Molecular Formula	C6H16Si
Molecular Weight	116.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Triethylsilane; Triethylsilyl hydride; Silane, triethyl-; Hydridotriethylsilane; TES-H; Triethylmonosilane; EINECS 210-535-3; NSC 9326
EINECS	210-535-3

Quality Control

Our Triethylsilane is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements, including research and commercial production grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain product integrity and prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.410 - 1.414
Density (20°C)	0.728 - 0.732 g/mL

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