Description

3-Methyl-1,1-Bis[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Dimethylsilyl]-1,2-Butadiene is a highly specialized organosilicon compound featuring a protected butadiene moiety, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is engineered to provide exceptional stability and reactivity control, which is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise, air- and moisture-sensitive transformations.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex, multi-step routes requiring protected diene systems.
• Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor or ligand in the development of novel metal complexes and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Polymer Science & Material Development: Used in the research and production of specialty polymers, elastomers, and advanced materials with tailored properties, leveraging its reactive diene functionality.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for the construction of complex organic molecules, natural products, and functional materials.
• Silicon-Based Compound Libraries: A crucial reagent for generating diverse silicon-containing compound libraries for screening in drug discovery and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1,1-Bis[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Dimethylsilyl]-1,2-Butadiene
CAS No.	61228-15-7
Molecular Formula	C17H36Si2
Molecular Weight	296.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Butadiene, 3-methyl-1,1-bis[(1,1-dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl]-; 3-Methyl-1,1-bis(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-1,2-butadiene; 3-Methyl-1,1-di-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-1,2-butadiene; 1,1-Bis(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-3-methyl-1,2-butadiene; Protected 3-Methyl-1,2-butadiene; TBS-protected methylbutadiene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methyl-1,1-Bis[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Dimethylsilyl]-1,2-Butadiene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. 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. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.