Description

Tris(1-Methylethyl)(Trifluoroacetyl)Silane is a highly reactive organosilicon compound featuring a trifluoroacetyl functional group. This specialized reagent is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel silicon-containing molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: A key reagent for introducing the trifluoroacetyl moiety into organosilicon frameworks, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that incorporate silicon for enhanced metabolic stability or bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor in creating novel silicon-based pesticides or herbicides with potentially improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialized silicone polymers, surface modifiers, or precursors for silicon-containing ceramics and coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a silylating agent or a unique coupling partner in transition metal-catalyzed reactions to form carbon-silicon bonds.
• Fluorochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a source of both silicon and fluorine in the preparation of fluorinated organosilicon compounds with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(1-Methylethyl)(Trifluoroacetyl)Silane
CAS No.	731851-59-5
Molecular Formula	C11H19F3OSi
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(isopropyl)(trifluoroacetyl)silane; (Trifluoroacetyl)triisopropylsilane; Triisopropyl(trifluoroacetyl)silane; 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,2,2-triisopropyl-2-silapropan-2-one; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-triisopropylsilylethanone; TFASi(i-Pr)3
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Quality Control

Our production of Tris(1-Methylethyl)(Trifluoroacetyl)Silane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	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.