3-(Trimethylsilyl)propanal is an organosilicon compound characterized by the presence of a trimethylsilyl group attached to a propanal backbone. Its molecular structure features a three-carbon chain with an aldehyde functional group at one end and a trimethylsilyl group (-Si(CH₃)₃) at the other. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor, and it is known for its volatility and reactivity, particularly in organic synthesis. The trimethylsilyl group enhances the compound's stability and solubility in organic solvents, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including as a protecting group for alcohols and carboxylic acids. Additionally, 3-(Trimethylsilyl)propanal can participate in nucleophilic addition reactions due to the electrophilic nature of the aldehyde carbon. Its CAS number, 18146-03-7, is a unique identifier that facilitates its identification in chemical databases and literature. Overall, this compound is valuable in synthetic organic chemistry and may have applications in the development of pharmaceuticals and other chemical products.

3-(Trimethylsilyl)propanal

18146-03-7: Propanal, 3-(trimethylsilyl)-, 3-(Trimethylsilyl)propanal, Propionaldehyde, 3-(trimethylsilyl)-, β-(Trimethylsilyl)propionaldehyde, 3-Trimethylsilyl-1-propanal

CAS 18146-03-7: 3-(Trimethylsilyl)propanal

Propanal, 3-(trimethylsilyl)-

Ref: IN-DA0022VR

Trans-3-(trimethylsilyl)allyl alcohol

Ref: 54-OR938640