Description

1,1-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)-3-Methyl-1-Butene is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a protected carbonyl equivalent. This chemical is a valuable synthetic intermediate, prized for its role in introducing the 3-methyl-1-butenyl moiety under mild conditions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing branched alkene functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a masked aldehyde or ketone equivalent in nucleophilic addition and olefination reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides requiring specific hydrocarbon chains.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicone-based polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of terpene-like compounds and other aroma chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development and complex natural product synthesis in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)-3-Methyl-1-Butene
CAS No.	88246-66-6
Molecular Formula	C11H26O2Si2
Molecular Weight	246.50 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-butene-1,1-diol bis(trimethylsilyl) ether; 1,1-Bis-O-(trimethylsilyl)-3-methyl-1-butene; 3-Methyl-1-butenylidene bis(trimethylsilyl) ether; 1-Butene, 1,1-bis[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-methyl-; TMS enol ether of 3-methylbutanal; 3-Methylbutanal bis(trimethylsilyl) acetal
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,1-Bis(Trimethylsilyloxy)-3-Methyl-1-Butene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition.

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.