Description

Chloromethyl(1-Methylethyl)(Pentafluorophenyl)Silane is a highly functionalized organosilicon compound, specifically a chloromethyl silane derivative featuring a pentafluorophenyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable advanced synthetic intermediate and key building block for creating specialized materials with tailored surface properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel silicon-containing molecules, surface modifiers, and ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing silicon-based pharmacophores or fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the silane and pentafluorophenyl moieties confer specific biological activity and stability.
• Surface Modification & Silane Coupling Agents: Functions as a specialized coupling agent to modify the surface properties of glass, silica, metals, and polymers, enhancing adhesion, hydrophobicity, or introducing reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: A crucial building block for constructing sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis, including asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel hybrid organic-inorganic materials, silsesquioxanes, and silicon-based polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Semiconductor & Electronics Precursors: Investigated as a potential precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to deposit silicon-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloromethyl(1-Methylethyl)(Pentafluorophenyl)Silane
CAS No.	75943-55-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10ClF5Si
Molecular Weight	288.72 g/mol
Synonyms	(Chloromethyl)isopropyl(pentafluorophenyl)silane; Isopropyl(chloromethyl)pentafluorophenylsilane; Pentafluorophenyl(chloromethyl)isopropylsilane; (1-Methylethyl)(chloromethyl)(pentafluorophenyl)silane; Silane, chloromethyl(1-methylethyl)(pentafluorophenyl)-; C10H10ClF5Si; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of Chloromethyl(1-Methylethyl)(Pentafluorophenyl)Silane adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity (by GC or NMR), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 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.