Description

Potassium (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Dimethylsilanolate is a highly reactive organosilicon reagent featuring a potassium silanolate functional group. This compound matters as a versatile and powerful intermediate for introducing the (4-trifluoromethylphenyl)dimethylsilyl moiety into complex molecular architectures, a key step in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. Industries requiring high-performance silicon-based chemistry, such as organic electronics, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical R&D, will find this material essential for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• As a key silylating agent and nucleophile in organic synthesis for carbon-silicon bond formation.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of silicon-containing pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for metabolic stability.
• Precursor for surface modification agents and silicone polymers with specific hydrophobic and electronic properties.
• Building block for advanced materials used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductor layers.
• Reagent in agrochemical research for creating novel active ingredients with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Used in catalysis research as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Dimethylsilanolate
CAS No.	920015-51-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10F3KOSi
Molecular Weight	234.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)dimethylsilanolate; Potassium (p-Trifluoromethylphenyl)dimethylsilanolate; Dimethyl(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)silanol Potassium Salt; (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)dimethylsilanol Potassium Salt; Potassium Dimethyl(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)silanolate; Potassium (α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-tolyl)dimethylsilanolate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)Dimethylsilanolate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. 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. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) after opening. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Potassium Content (Titration)	15.0 - 17.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %

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