Description

[(2-Ethenyl-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Hexenyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound, a silyl ether derivative of a terpene alcohol, valued for its unique reactivity and functional group. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis, enabling precise molecular construction. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries for creating complex, high-value molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the silyl ether group acts as a temporary protecting group for hydroxyl functions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its terpene-derived backbone for specific biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing modified terpenoid compounds with unique olfactory properties for high-end perfumery.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized silicone-based polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a nucleophile or electrophile in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other metal-mediated transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(2-Ethenyl-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Hexenyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	74498-95-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆OSi
Molecular Weight	226.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl[(2-ethenyl-2,5-dimethyl-4-hexen-1-yl)oxy]silane; (2-Ethenyl-2,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyloxy)trimethylsilane; Linalyloxytrimethylsilane; 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yloxytrimethylsilane; 1-[(Trimethylsilyl)oxy]-3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene; Terpinyloxytrimethylsilane (related); Silyl ether of linalool; TMS-linalyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of [(2-Ethenyl-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Hexenyl)Oxy]Trimethylsilane adheres to strict internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and purity assessment by GC or HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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