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Gelest SIT8187.5

Gelest N-(3-TRIETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)-4,5-DIHYDROIMIDAZOLE (SIT8187.5) is a specialty amine functional trialkoxy silane. This product functions as a coupling agent.

Functions: Coupling Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Phenol Formaldehyde (PF)

Safety Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₂H₂₆N₂O₃Si
Technologies
Chemical Structure

Gelest SIT8187.5 - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications
  • Utilized in HPLC of metal chelates.
  • Forms proton vacancy conducting polymers with sulfonamides by sol-gel.
  • Ligand for molecular imprinting of silica with chymotrypsin transition state analog.
  • Specialty amine functional trialkoxy silane
  • Coupling agent for elevated temperature-cure epoxies

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point134.0°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 110°C
Density (at 20°C)1.005
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.452
Molecular Weight274.43g/mol
Viscosity (at 25°C)5.0cSt
Hydrolytic Sensitivity7 (Reacts slowly with moisture/water)

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 25 g
  • 100 g
  • 2 kg
  • 18 kg
  • 180 kg
  • Packaging under : Nitrogen