Description

4-Penten-2-ol, 2-Methyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)- is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a reactive pentenol backbone modified with a trimethylsilyl protecting group. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing functionalized carbon chains. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the silyl group for selective protection and the alkene for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Organometallic Chemistry: Acts as a precursor or ligand in catalytic systems and metal-organic framework (MOF) research.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties like hydrophobicity or thermal stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes for producing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis, including studies on silylation, olefin metathesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Penten-2-ol, 2-Methyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)-
CAS No.	957997-63-6
Molecular Formula	C9H20OSi
Molecular Weight	172.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)-4-penten-2-ol; 3-(Trimethylsilyl)-2-methyl-4-penten-2-ol; 4-Penten-2-ol, 2-methyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)-; TMS-protected pentenol derivative; (2-Methyl-4-penten-2-yloxy)trimethylsilane (related); Trimethyl(2-methyl-4-penten-2-yloxy)silane
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Penten-2-ol, 2-Methyl-3-(trimethylsilyl)- adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

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.