Description

Silane, Trimethyl(Tricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)]Dec-2-Yloxy)- is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a unique adamantane-derived alkoxy ligand. This structure is significant for its ability to impart exceptional thermal stability, hydrophobicity, and controlled reactivity to surfaces and materials. It is primarily needed by advanced material scientists and formulators in the semiconductor, specialty coatings, and high-performance polymer industries for surface modification and functionalization applications.

Application

• Surface Modification Agent: Used to create hydrophobic, oleophobic, or specific functional group-terminated monolayers on silicon, glass, and metal oxide surfaces.
• Adhesion Promoter: Enhances the bonding between organic polymers (e.g., epoxies, silicones) and inorganic substrates in composite materials and protective coatings.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for low-k dielectric films or as a coupling agent in photoresist formulations and microelectronic packaging.
• Nanomaterial Functionalization: Employed to modify nanoparticles (SiO2, TiO2) to improve dispersion in organic matrices and tailor surface properties.
• Specialty Silicone Synthesis: Serves as a building block or cross-linking agent for synthesizing silicones with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Catalyst and Ligand Support: The bulky adamantyloxy group can be utilized to create sterically hindered silane ligands for homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silane, Trimethyl(Tricyclo[3.3.1.1(3,7)]Dec-2-Yloxy)-
CAS No.	65115-51-7
Molecular Formula	C13H24OSi
Molecular Weight	224.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(1-adamantyloxy)silane; (1-Adamantyloxy)trimethylsilane; 1-Trimethylsiloxyadamantane; 1-[(Trimethylsilyl)oxy]adamantane; Adamantan-1-yloxytrimethylsilane; O-Trimethylsilyl-1-adamantanol; CAS 65115-51-7
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Quality Control

Our production of Trimethyl(1-adamantyloxy)silane adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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