Description

Butanoic Acid, Dimethyl(1-Methylethyl)Silyl Ester is a specialized organosilicon ester of butyric acid, identified by CAS NO 959056-27-0. This compound serves as a valuable silylating agent and protected intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and specialty chemical manufacturers for constructing complex molecules and developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the silyl group acts as a protecting group for carboxylic acids or other functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a silylating agent in laboratory and industrial-scale organic synthesis to introduce the dimethyl(isopropyl)silyl moiety.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the surface modification of materials and the creation of silicon-containing polymers or hybrid materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific esters and compounds used in high-value fragrance and flavor applications.
• Chemical Derivatization: Applied in analytical chemistry for the derivatization of compounds to improve their volatility or detection characteristics in GC-MS analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, Dimethyl(1-Methylethyl)Silyl Ester
CAS No.	959056-27-0
Molecular Formula	C9H20O2Si
Molecular Weight	188.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyric Acid Dimethyl(isopropyl)silyl Ester; Dimethyl(isopropyl)silyl Butyrate; (Isopropyldimethylsilyl) Butanoate; 1-Methylethyldimethylsilyl Butanoate; DMIPS Butyrate; Butanoic Acid (Isopropyldimethylsilyl) Ester; Butyric Acid (Isopropyldimethylsilyl) Ester; Butanoic Acid Dimethyl(1-Methylethyl)Silyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Butanoic Acid, Dimethyl(1-Methylethyl)Silyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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