CAS 41108-81-0

1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate

Description:

1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate, with the CAS number 41108-81-0, is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group. It features a tert-butyl group (1,1-dimethylethyl) attached to an acetate moiety, along with a trimethylsilyl group, which enhances its stability and solubility in organic solvents. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is known for its utility in organic synthesis, particularly in protecting functional groups during chemical reactions. The presence of the trimethylsilyl group provides steric hindrance, which can influence the reactivity and selectivity of the compound in various chemical processes. Additionally, it is relatively stable under standard conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in the presence of moisture, releasing the corresponding alcohol and acetic acid. As with many organosilicon compounds, it may exhibit unique properties such as low surface tension and high thermal stability, making it valuable in various applications, including pharmaceuticals and materials science.

Formula: C₉H₂₀O₂Si

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H20O2Si/c1-9(2,3)11-8(10)7-12(4,5)6/h7H2,1-6H3

InChI key: InChIKey=HOHBQWITMXOSOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C([Si](C)(C)C)C(OC(C)(C)C)=O

Synonyms:

• 1,1-Dimethylethyl (trimethylsilyl)acetate
• 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate
• 1,1-Dimethylethyl trimethylsilylacetate
• Acetic acid, (trimethylsilyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
• Acetic acid, 2-(trimethylsilyl)-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
• NSC 237636
• tert-Butyl (trimethylsilyl)acetate
• tert-Butyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate
• tert-Butyl α-(trimethylsilyl)acetate

1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate

CAS: 41108-81-0

Formula: C₉H₂₀O₂Si

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 188.3394

Ref: IN-DA003ULD

tert-Butyl (Trimethylsilyl)acetate

Controlled Product

CAS: 41108-81-0

Applications tert-Butyl (Trimethylsilyl)acetate is used to prepare lithium enolates, and is also a useful synthetic intermediate.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Rathke, M. & Elghanian, R. tert-Butyl Trimethylsilylacetate In Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis: Reagents for Silicon-Mediated Organic Synthesis; Fuchs, P.; Wiley, 2011; 147-148

Formula: C₉H₂₀O₂Si

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 188.34

Ref: TR-B693870