Description

1,2-Di-tert-Butoxy-1,1,2,2-Tetramethyldisilane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a disilane backbone protected by bulky tert-butoxy groups. This structure makes it a valuable reagent in advanced materials science and fine chemical synthesis, offering controlled reactivity and high purity. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries for applications requiring precise silicon-based chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a high-purity silicon precursor for depositing silicon oxide (SiOx) or silicon carbide (SiC) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Surface Modification & Functionalization: Used as a silylating agent to modify the surface properties of inorganic materials like silica, glass, or metals.
• Polymer & Silicone Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of novel polysilanes and silicone-based polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Functions as a protected silicon synthon or a mild reducing agent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and natural products.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Imparts specific release, adhesion, or hydrophobic characteristics to advanced industrial coatings and adhesives.
• Lithography & Photoresists: Investigated for use in next-generation photoresist materials for high-resolution lithography in microelectronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Di-tert-Butoxy-1,1,2,2-Tetramethyldisilane
CAS No.	78669-53-1
Molecular Formula	C12H30O2Si2
Molecular Weight	262.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(tert-butoxy)tetramethyldisilane; 1,2-Bis(tert-butoxy)-1,1,2,2-tetramethyldisilane; Tetramethylbis(tert-butoxy)disilane; Di-tert-butoxytetramethyldisilane; DTBTMDS; (t-BuO)Me2Si-SiMe2(O-t-Bu); 1,1,2,2-Tetramethyl-1,2-di-tert-butoxydisilane
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Di-tert-Butoxy-1,1,2,2-Tetramethyldisilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding R&D and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept sealed and handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.