Description

Oxirane, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-(Trimethylsilyl)- is a specialized organosilicon epoxide compound, identified by CAS No. 958783-93-2. This chemical is valued for its unique sterically hindered structure, which provides controlled reactivity and stability, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sterically hindered epoxide functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its specific reactivity profile is advantageous.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty silicones and epoxy-based polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for stereoselective ring-opening reactions and the synthesis of complex natural products.
• Surface Modification: Utilized to create functionalized surfaces on silica or other materials for chromatography or catalysis applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Oxirane, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-(Trimethylsilyl)-
CAS No.	958783-93-2
Molecular Formula	C9H20OSi
Molecular Weight	172.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)-2-(trimethylsilyl)oxirane; tert-Butyl(trimethylsilyl)oxirane; 2-tert-Butyl-2-trimethylsilyloxirane; (2,2-Dimethylpropyl)(trimethylsilyl)oxirane; 1,1-Dimethylethyl(trimethylsilyl)oxirane; TBSO-epoxide (tert-butyldimethylsilyl oxirane derivative); Oxirane, (1,1-dimethylethyl)trimethylsilyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of Oxirane, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-(Trimethylsilyl)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and industrial scale-up. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.