Description

(Pentamethylcyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane is a highly functionalized organosilicon compound featuring a pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligand. This compound is a critical precursor and ligand in advanced organometallic chemistry and materials science, valued for its ability to impart steric bulk and electronic tuning to metal centers. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, polymer science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key ligand in the synthesis of highly active and selective metallocene catalysts for olefin polymerization (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene).
• Organometallic Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel transition metal complexes with tailored steric and electronic properties for research and development.
• Materials Science: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including precursors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of thin films and novel silicon-containing polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a specialized reagent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand for Asymmetric Catalysis: Its bulky structure makes it suitable for designing chiral catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Pentamethylcyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane
CAS No.	87778-95-8
Molecular Formula	C13H24Si
Molecular Weight	208.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)silane; Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltrimethylsilane; Cp*TMS; (C5Me5)SiMe3; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)cyclopenta-1,3-diene; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)trimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our (Pentamethylcyclopentadien-1-Yl)Trimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

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