Description

2,2-Dimethyl-4-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-Dioxa-2-Silacyclopentane is a specialized organosilicon compound that serves as a versatile building block and protective group in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, combining a chloromethyl group for further derivatization with a cyclic silyl acetal structure that offers stability and selective deprotection capabilities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise molecular modifications and the development of novel silicon-containing polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where silicon is incorporated to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel silicon-based pesticides and herbicides with enhanced environmental profiles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty silicones, resins, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed to introduce functional silane groups onto surfaces for improved adhesion, hydrophobicity, or biocompatibility.
• Protective Group Chemistry: Utilized in multi-step organic synthesis to protect diol or carbonyl functionalities due to its stability under various conditions and specific cleavage properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential building block for synthesizing silicon-containing components used in display and lighting technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-4-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-Dioxa-2-Silacyclopentane
CAS No.	73639-62-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13ClO2Si
Molecular Weight	180.70 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Chloromethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxa-2-silacyclopentane; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-chloromethyl-1,3-dioxa-2-silacyclopentane; (Chloromethyl)dimethylsilylene glycerol formal; 1,3-Dioxa-2-silacyclopentane, 4-(chloromethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-; Glycerol 1,2-carbonate 3-(chloromethyl)dimethylsilyl ether
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise customer requirements. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant specifications are available upon request. We adhere to a quality management system to ensure traceability and consistency for research and industrial-scale applications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.