Description

2-(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile organosilicon compound featuring a reactive aldehyde group adjacent to a trimethylsilylmethyl moiety, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique ability to act as a protected or masked functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures under mild conditions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of silicon-containing polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring silicon incorporation or specific aldehyde reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from silicon's properties.
• Organometallic Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligand systems in transition metal catalysis, enhancing reaction selectivity and efficiency.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and silicon-based hybrid materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A crucial reagent for introducing the benzaldehyde functionality with a silyl-protected methylene group in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for high-value fragrance and flavor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	81522-28-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16OSi
Molecular Weight	192.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Trimethylsilyl)methyl]benzaldehyde; o-(Trimethylsilylmethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-[(trimethylsilyl)methyl]-; (2-Formylbenzyl)trimethylsilane; 2-(Trimethylsilylmethyl)benzaldehyde; TMSM-Benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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