Description

4-{[2-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]-Dimethylsilyl}Benzonitrile is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a benzonitrile core functionalized with a hydroxymethylphenyl-dimethylsilyl group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in high-tech applications, particularly in materials science and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the organic electronics, liquid crystal, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing novel silicon-containing frameworks.

Application

• Key Intermediate in Organic Electronics: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel charge-transport materials, emitters, or host materials for OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) devices.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used in the development of silicon-containing liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, where it can influence mesomorphic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry research for the construction of drug candidates that incorporate silicon as a carbon isostere, potentially improving metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty silicones, polymers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of novel silicon-based agrochemicals, such as fungicides or herbicides, leveraging the silyl group's unique reactivity and effects.
• Surface Modification Agent: The reactive silyl and hydroxymethyl groups allow it to be used for modifying material surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, or introduce specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-{[2-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]-Dimethylsilyl}Benzonitrile
CAS No.	947515-74-4
Molecular Formula	C16H17NOSi
Molecular Weight	267.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)dimethylsilyl]benzonitrile; [2-(Dimethyl(4-cyanophenyl)silyl)phenyl]methanol; 4-[(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)dimethylsilyl]benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-[[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]dimethylsilyl]-; 4-(2-Hydroxymethyl-phenyl-dimethyl-silanyl)-benzonitrile; (4-Cyanophenyl)dimethyl(2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)silane
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-{[2-(Hydroxymethyl)Phenyl]-Dimethylsilyl}Benzonitrile adheres to stringent internal quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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