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tert-Butoxy-triphenyl-silane.

Jonathan O Bauer1, Carsten Strohmann

  • 1Anorganische Chemie, Technische Universität Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-Strasse 6, 44227 Dortmund, Germany.

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This study details the crystal structure of triphenyl-tert-butoxysilane (Ph(3)SiO(t)Bu), revealing a distorted tetrahedral silicon center. The findings offer insights into sterically hindered silicon compounds relevant to organosilicon chemistry.

Area of Science:

  • Organosilicon Chemistry
  • Crystallography
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Organosilicon compounds, featuring R(3)SiO motifs, are broadly applicable across various chemical disciplines.
  • Understanding the structural and electronic properties of silicon centers with bulky substituents is crucial for designing novel materials and catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the detailed crystal structure of triphenyl-tert-butoxysilane (Ph(3)SiO(t)Bu).
  • To analyze the coordination geometry and intermolecular interactions within the title compound.
  • To establish Ph(3)SiO(t)Bu as a model system for sterically demanding silicon centers.

Main Methods:

  • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
  • Geometric parameters, including bond angles (C-O-Si) and bond lengths (O-Si), were precisely measured.

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  • Intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen-hydrogen distances, were analyzed to understand crystal packing.

    • Main Results:

    • The silicon atom in Ph(3)SiO(t)Bu exhibits a distorted tetrahedral coordination sphere.
    • The C-O-Si angle was determined to be 135.97(12)°, and the O-Si distance was 1.6244(13) Å.
    • The shortest intermolecular distance observed was an H⋯H interaction of 2.2924(7) Å between aryl hydrogen atoms, indicating weak inter-unit forces.

    Conclusions:

    • Ph(3)SiO(t)Bu serves as a valuable model compound for studying silicon centers with significant steric bulk.
    • The structural data provides fundamental insights into the behavior of R(3)SiO motifs in solid-state chemistry.
    • This research contributes to the broader understanding of organosilicon structures and their potential applications.