Description

Diisopropylsilyl Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate) is a highly reactive organosilicon reagent, specifically a silyl triflate, known for its powerful electrophilic silylating properties. This compound is a critical intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the diisopropylsilyl protecting group under mild conditions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of complex molecules.

Application

• Protecting Group Chemistry: Selective protection of alcohols, diols, and polyols in multi-step synthesis of pharmaceuticals and natural products.
• Nucleoside and Carbohydrate Synthesis: Key reagent for the protection of sugar hydroxyl groups during the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and complex carbohydrates.
• Polymer and Material Science: Used as a monomer or coupling agent in the synthesis of specialized silicon-containing polymers and hybrid materials.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Preparation of silylated ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block for further functionalization to create custom silylating agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisopropylsilyl Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate)
CAS No.	85272-30-6
Molecular Formula	C10H18F6O6S2Si
Molecular Weight	440.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonato)diisopropylsilane; Diisopropylsilyl Ditriflate; Di-i-propylsilyl Bis(triflate); (i-Pr)2Si(OTf)2; Diisopropylsilyl Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonate); Diisopropylsilyl Triflate; DIPS Triflate
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Quality Control

Our Diisopropylsilyl Bis(Trifluoromethanesulfonate) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, this product should be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) and stored with appropriate desiccants. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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