Description

(Bromomethyl)Dimethyl(5-Methylfuran-2-Yl)Silane is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive bromomethyl group and a 5-methylfuran-2-yl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Key Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring silicon-containing bioactive molecules or furan-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new active ingredients with modified properties for crop protection.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized silanes for surface modification, adhesion promoters, or as monomers for specialty silicon-based polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The reactive bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-silicon or carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile handle for introducing both silicon and furan functionalities into more complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bromomethyl)Dimethyl(5-Methylfuran-2-Yl)Silane
CAS No.	950697-95-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13BrOSi
Molecular Weight	233.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl[(5-methyl-2-furanyl)][(bromomethyl)]silane; (Bromomethyl)(5-methyl-2-furanyl)dimethylsilane; 2-[(Bromomethyl)dimethylsilyl]-5-methylfuran; (5-Methyl-2-furyl)dimethyl(bromomethyl)silane; Bromomethyl(5-methyl-2-furyl)dimethylsilane
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Quality Control

Our production of (Bromomethyl)Dimethyl(5-Methylfuran-2-Yl)Silane adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and development purposes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, GC, and HPLC to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment.

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) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation when opening the primary container for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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