Description

(Isohexyloxy)Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound used as a versatile reagent and protecting group in synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the isohexyloxy moiety or serve as a silylating agent, enabling precise chemical modifications. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the isohexyloxy group is a key structural component.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface properties of silica, metals, and other inorganic materials to alter hydrophobicity or reactivity.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty silicones and hybrid organic-inorganic polymers.
• Chemical Protecting Group: Utilized in multi-step organic synthesis to temporarily protect hydroxyl or other functional groups during reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in R&D settings for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Isohexyloxy)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	6689-18-5
Molecular Formula	C9H22OSi
Molecular Weight	174.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(isohexyloxy)silane; Isohexyloxytrimethylsilane; Silane, trimethyl(isohexyloxy)-; (3-Methylpentyloxy)trimethylsilane; O-Isohexyltrimethylsilanol; Trimethylsilyl isohexyl ether; Isohexyl trimethylsilyl ether; (Isohexyloxy)trimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our (Isohexyloxy)Trimethylsilane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (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 clear 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.