Description

T-Butyl-(T-Butyl2-Silyl)Dimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound, valued for its role as a versatile protecting group reagent and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure provides exceptional selectivity and stability under various reaction conditions, making it a critical tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise control over molecular functionality is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block and protecting group reagent in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sensitive functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its silicon-based framework contributes to the desired biological activity and stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones, silicon-based polymers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for the protection of alcohols and other nucleophiles, enabling complex transformations.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel organometallic catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Industry: Investigated as a potential precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to deposit silicon-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	T-Butyl-(T-Butyl2-Silyl)Dimethylsilane
CAS No.	63262-93-1
Molecular Formula	C12H28Si2
Molecular Weight	228.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-butyldimethylsilane; Di-t-butyldimethylsilane; (Dimethylsilyl)di-tert-butylsilane; 1,1,2,2-Tetramethyl-1,2-di-tert-butyldisilane; DTBDMS; Di-tert-butylsilyl dimethylsilane; tert-Butyl(dimethyl)(tert-butylsilyl)silane
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Quality Control

Our T-Butyl-(T-Butyl2-Silyl)Dimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow 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.