Description

4-Cyclooctenyldimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive cyclooctenyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile building block for creating functionalized silanes and silicon-containing polymers. This product is essential for R&D and production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials science, where it is used to introduce silicon moieties into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and silicon-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of silicon-functionalized pesticides and herbicides to enhance stability or bioavailability.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty silicones, siloxane polymers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed as a silylating agent to modify the surface properties of silica, glass, or other inorganic substrates for improved adhesion or hydrophobicity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized as a precursor for creating novel organosilicon ligands and catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a functional handle for cycloaddition reactions, hydrosilylation, and other transformations to construct complex cyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyclooctenyldimethylsilane
CAS No.	60171-24-6
Molecular Formula	C10H20Si
Molecular Weight	168.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl(4-cycloocten-1-yl)silane; (4-Cyclooctenyl)dimethylsilane; 4-Cyclooctene-1-yldimethylsilane; Silane, dimethyl(4-cycloocten-1-yl)-; 1-Dimethylsilyl-4-cyclooctene; Cyclooct-4-enyldimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Cyclooctenyldimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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