Description

2-(Furan-2-Yldimethylsilyl)Ethanol is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive furan ring and a terminal hydroxyl group, making it a versatile building block for advanced material synthesis. This unique bifunctional structure is critical for creating tailored polymers, coatings, and functionalized surfaces with specific chemical and physical properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel silicone-based materials and as a key intermediate in organic synthesis.

Application

• Silicone Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linker to introduce furan moieties into silicone elastomers and resins, enhancing thermal stability and enabling post-polymerization modifications via Diels-Alder reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring silicon-based bioisosteres or furan heterocycles.
• Surface Functionalization Agent: Used to modify silica, glass, or metal oxide surfaces, creating a reactive organic layer for subsequent grafting of biomolecules or catalysts.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated into specialty silicone adhesives to improve adhesion to difficult substrates and provide tunable curing profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the production of advanced crop protection agents with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organosilicon chemistry, materials science, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(Furan-2-Yldimethylsilyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	950698-05-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2Si
Molecular Weight	170.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Dimethyl(furan-2-yl)silyl]ethanol; 2-(2-Furyl)dimethylsilylethanol; (2-Hydroxyethyl)dimethyl(2-furyl)silane; Dimethyl(2-furyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)silane; 2-(Dimethyl(2-furyl)silyl)ethan-1-ol; Furan-2-yldimethylsilylethanol; 2-(Furan-2-yldimethylsilyl)ethyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Furan-2-Yldimethylsilyl)Ethanol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

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