Description

2-(Dimethylphenylsilyl)-n-Phenylacetamide is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a unique silyl-protected amide structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and novel materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring silicon incorporation or specific amide protection strategies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and research of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its silyl group can influence bioavailability and stability.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for silicon-containing polymers, resins, or surface-modifying agents, contributing to materials with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic addition reactions, cross-coupling, or as a protected synthon.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the design of novel organometallic catalysts or ligands where the dimethylphenylsilyl moiety can modulate electronic and steric properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dimethylphenylsilyl)-n-Phenylacetamide
CAS No.	76149-47-8
Molecular Formula	C16H19NOSi
Molecular Weight	269.42 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Phenyl-2-(dimethylphenylsilyl)acetamide; Acetamide, N-phenyl-2-(dimethylphenylsilyl)-; 2-(Dimethyl(phenyl)silyl)-N-phenylacetamide; (Dimethylphenylsilyl)phenylacetamide; Phenylacetamide, 2-(dimethylphenylsilyl)-; DMPS-PAA; DPSA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Dimethylphenylsilyl)-n-Phenylacetamide is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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