Chemical Name: | 4-[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxyoxane-2,6-dione |
CAS Number: | 91424-40-7 |
Product Number: | AG003IAB(AGN-PC-0L61SH) |
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MDL No: | MFCD00075235 |
Molecular Formula: | C11H20O4Si |
Molecular Weight: | 244.3596 |
4-[[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy]dihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a protecting group for alcohols. This compound plays a crucial role in organic synthesis by temporarily masking the hydroxyl group of alcohols, thus allowing for selective reactions to occur at other functional groups within a molecule. By utilizing this protecting group strategy, chemists can control the reactivity of specific functional groups and guide the synthesis towards the desired product. This compound's stability and ease of removal make it a valuable tool in the synthesis of complex organic molecules where precise manipulation of functional groups is necessary.