Heptamethyltrisiloxane

Catalog Number	ACMA00022384
Synonyms	(Bis(Trimethylsiloxy)Methylsilane)
Molecular Weight	222.51 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C7H22O2Si3
Application	Heptamethyltrisiloxane serves as a versatile compound in various applications primarily in organic syntheses where it catalyzes reduction reactions It acts as a foundational material for the production of synthetic polyalkyleneoxide modified heptamethyltrisiloxane which is instrumental as a surfactant in pesticide and coating additives Moreover heptamethyltrisiloxane can facilitate the aromatic C-H silylation of arenes with the aid of a platinum complex catalyst and is involved in the silylation of aryl iodides Beyond its use in organic synthesis it is a crucial raw material and intermediate in pharmaceuticals and dyestuff production Furthermore it is leveraged to synthesize compounds such as 3-Octyl-1113555-heptamethyltrisiloxane an agricultural adjuvant and a sensory performance enhancer in cosmetics alongside contributing to the creation of isoindigo-based conjugated polymers with siloxane-terminated groups and monosiloxy esters with various acids
EC Number	-

Custom Reviews

November 21, 2024

Excellent Catalyst for Reduction Reactions

I've been using Alfa Chemistry's heptamethyltrisiloxane in our lab's organic synthesis projects. Its effectiveness in platinum-catalyzed aromatic C-H silylation is remarkable, significantly improving our reaction efficiency and yield. Highly recommended for research applications!

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