
Catalog Number	AR005GIO
Chemical Name	1H-Imidazole,1-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-
CAS Number	70851-51-3
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O3Si
Molecular Weight	230.33632
MDL Number	MFCD00053541
SMILES	CO[Si](CCCn1cncc1)(OC)OC

1H-Imidazole, 1-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]- is a versatile chemical compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis processes. With its unique structure containing both imidazole and trimethoxysilyl functional groups, this compound plays a crucial role as a coupling agent in various reactions. In chemical synthesis, 1H-Imidazole, 1-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]- acts as a bridge between organic and inorganic components, facilitating the bonding of different molecules. Its trimethoxysilyl group provides reactivity towards inorganic materials, enabling the formation of stable bonds with surfaces like glass, silica, and metals. This allows for the functionalization and modification of materials in processes such as surface coating, nanoparticle synthesis, and heterogeneous catalysis.Moreover, the imidazole moiety in this compound can participate in a wide range of organic reactions, serving as a nucleophile, base, or ligand in metal-catalyzed transformations. By harnessing the dual functionality of 1-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-1H-imidazole, chemists can tailor reaction conditions to achieve specific outcomes in organic-inorganic hybrid materials, polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry applications.