Intermediates

(Trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane

  • CAS No.81290-20-2
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity (Trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane, a versatile fluorinated intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical synthesis for introducing the trifluoromethyl group.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

(Trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane, commonly known as the Ruppert-Prakash reagent, is a highly valuable fluorinated organosilicon compound employed as a nucleophilic trifluoromethylating agent in modern organic synthesis. With the molecular formula C4H9F3Si and a molecular weight of 142.20 g/mol, this reagent enables efficient and selective introduction of the -CF3 group into a wide array of electrophilic substrates under mild conditions.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC4H9F3Si
Molecular Weight142.20 g/mol
AppearanceTransparent and colorless solution
Density0.962 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point54–55 °C (lit.)
Flash Point14 °F
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.386
Storage Conditions2–8 °C, under inert atmosphere

Industrial Applications

This compound serves as a critical building block in the development of advanced fluorinated molecules across multiple high-tech sectors:

  • In pharmaceutical research, it facilitates the synthesis of trifluoromethylated drug candidates that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability, membrane permeability, and bioavailability.
  • In agrochemical innovation, it supports the creation of novel pesticides and herbicides with improved environmental profiles and efficacy.
  • In materials science, it contributes to the design of specialty polymers and electronic materials requiring unique thermal, chemical, or dielectric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl moiety.

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