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175617

(3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane

95%

Synonym(s):

3-(Trimethoxysilyl)-1-propanethiol

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Linear Formula:
HS(CH2)3Si(OCH3)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
196.34
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
224-588-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2038119
MDL number:
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Quality Level

assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.444 (lit.)

bp

213-215 °C (lit.)

density

1.057 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CO[Si](CCCS)(OC)OC

InChI

1S/C6H16O3SSi/c1-7-11(8-2,9-3)6-4-5-10/h10H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

UUEWCQRISZBELL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This 95% pure organofunctional silane is the industry standard for adhesion promotion. Its bifunctional nature (thiol/trimethoxysilyl) ensures robust chemical bonding at interfaces. The 5% impurity profile typically consists of harmless siloxane oligomers that do not compromise its performance in high-strength bonding or composite manufacturing.

Application

  • Coupling & Adhesion: Acts as a powerful "molecular bridge" to improve the adhesion between sulfur-vulcanized rubbers or organic polymers and inorganic substrates like silica or glass.
  • Filler Treatment: Used to treat mineral fillers (like silica) to improve their dispersion and reinforcement within polymer matrices.
  • Composite Enhancement: Integrated into epoxy or phenolic resins to increase mechanical strength and moisture resistance in industrial composites.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

204.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

96 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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