Description

8-Bromooctoxy-tert-Butyl-Dimethylsilane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a brominated alkyl chain protected by a tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) ether group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the controlled introduction of protected hydroxyl functionalities and carbon chain extensions. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for constructing complex drug molecules, especially in nucleoside and prostaglandin analog development.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce bromine and silyl ether groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for creating advanced organic electronic materials with tailored side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific hydrophobic chain modifications.
• Surface Modification & Silane Coupling Agents: Utilized to functionalize surfaces or particles, leveraging the reactivity of the bromine and the stability of the silyl protecting group.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a protected, long-chain alkyl bromide for use in nucleophilic substitution, Grignard reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromooctoxy-tert-Butyl-Dimethylsilane
CAS No.	96045-13-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₁BrOSi
Molecular Weight	323.39 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromooctyl tert-Butyldimethylsilyl Ether; 1-Bromo-8-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]octane; tert-Butyl(8-bromooctyloxy)dimethylsilane; 8-Bromooctanol TBDMS Ether; 8-Bromo-1-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]octane; TBDMS-8-Bromooctyl Ether; (8-Bromooctyloxy)(tert-butyl)dimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromooctoxy-tert-Butyl-Dimethylsilane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

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