Description

1,3-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-2H-Imidazol-2-One is a highly reactive silylating agent and a protected form of the versatile imidazolone heterocycle. This compound matters for its ability to act as a powerful silyl donor in organic synthesis, facilitating the introduction of trimethylsilyl groups to protect sensitive functional groups or to modify reactivity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for the synthesis of complex molecules and fine chemicals.

Application

• Silylating Agent in Organic Synthesis: Used to introduce trimethylsilyl (TMS) protecting groups for alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles under mild conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Precursor for N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Ligands: Acts as a protected precursor for generating NHC ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development and production of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer and Material Science: Utilized in the modification of polymer surfaces and the synthesis of specialty silicone-based materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D departments focused on methodology development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-2H-Imidazol-2-One
CAS No.	61233-69-0
Molecular Formula	C11H24N2OSi2
Molecular Weight	256.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(trimethylsilyl)imidazolidin-2-one; 1,3-Bis(trimethylsilyl)-2-imidazolidinone; 2H-Imidazol-2-one, 1,3-dihydro-1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-; BTMIO; 1,3-Bis-TMS-imidazolidin-2-one; N,N'-Bis(trimethylsilyl)imidazolidin-2-one; 1,3-Bis(trimethylsilyl)imidazolidinone
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)-2H-Imidazol-2-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation upon prolonged exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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