Description

1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)Cyclohexene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a protected enediol structure. This chemical is a valuable synthetic intermediate, prized for its role as a masked 1,2-cyclohexanedione equivalent in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing intricate molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring the introduction of a 1,2-diketone or enediol moiety under controlled conditions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel active ingredients, such as fungicides and herbicides, where its protected functionality allows for selective transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor in academic and industrial laboratories for annulation reactions, cross-couplings, and the preparation of other silyl-protected intermediates.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials where its unique structure can influence material properties.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for the protection of sensitive carbonyl groups in multi-step synthetic sequences, enhancing yield and selectivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)Cyclohexene
CAS No.	6838-67-1
Molecular Formula	C12H26O2Si2
Molecular Weight	258.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexene-1,2-diol bis(trimethylsilyl) ether; 1,2-Cyclohexanedione bis(trimethylsilyl) enol ether; 1,2-Bis(trimethylsiloxy)cyclohexene; 1,2-Bis(O-trimethylsilyl)cyclohexene-1,2-diol; 1,2-Bis(trimethylsilyloxy)-1-cyclohexene; TMS enol ether of 1,2-cyclohexanedione
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)Cyclohexene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers 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 liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.