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440167

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(3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane

≥98%

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Synonym(s):
3-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)propyltrimethoxysilane, GLYMO, Glycidyl 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl ether
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H20O5Si
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
236.34
Beilstein:
4308125
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.429 (lit.)

bp

120 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.07 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CO[Si](CCCOCC1CO1)(OC)OC

InChI

1S/C9H20O5Si/c1-10-15(11-2,12-3)6-4-5-13-7-9-8-14-9/h9H,4-8H2,1-3H3

InChI key

BPSIOYPQMFLKFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

(3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) is a bifunctional organosilane with three methoxy groups on one side and an epoxy ring on the other. The methoxy groups bind well with glass substrates creating a 3D matrix. The epoxy group is reactive with amides, alcohols, thiols and acids. GPTMS is highly reactive in water and can be used as a linking agent between the surface of the silica and the polymeric matrix.

Application

GPTMS is widely used as a silica precursor. GPTMS alone with tetraethylortosilicate (TEOS) can be blended with chitosan for use as a filler for polymeric scaffold for bone tissue engineering. It can also be coated on the surface of aluminium alloy to protect from corrosion. GPTMS can used to functionalize (wrap) multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) which can be used as s a reinforcement in epoxy matrix nanocomposites.
Pre-treatment of carbon steel with 3-(Glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane enhances the dry and wet adhesion while reducing the cathotic disbondment rate of an epoxy coating

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Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

113 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. Is Product 440167 (3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane GLYMO, equivalent to Dow's Z-6040?

    Yes. This listing is manufactured by Dow Corning Corporation and distributed by Sigma-Aldrich.

  4. What can Product 440167, 3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane GLYMO, be used for?

    According to Dow Corning®, 3-GLYCIDOXYPROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE can be used as a coupling agent for many thermoset resins with glass or  mineral fillers. Specifically, it has been used as a reinforcement treatment on glass fiber to improve physical properties (especially wet strength) or as  an adhesion promoter to improve the bonding of a polymer coating or adhesive to glass, metals or other polymeric surfaces.

  5. What is the viscosity of Product 440167 (3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane GLYMO?

    This material is a low viscosity liquid with an average value of about 3 centistokes. Please note that this value is not part of our specifications.

  6. Where can I find more detailed information about how to use Product 440167. 3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane, GLYMO, in adhesion/reinforcement applications?

    Dow Corning® has published a technical bulletin on this product, which is available by calling Technical Service at 800-231-8327.

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Jadra Mosa et al.
Membranes, 9(9) (2019-08-30)
Organic/inorganic hybrid membranes that are based on GTT (GPTMS-TMES-TPTE) system while using 3-Glycidoxypropyl-trimethoxysilane (GPTMS), Trimethyletoxisilane (TMES), and Trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether (TPTE) as precursors have been obtained while using a combination of organic polymerization and sol-gel synthesis to be used as
Functionalization of carbon nanotubes with (3-glycidyloxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane: Effect of wrapping on epoxy matrix nanocomposites.
Hoepfner, et al.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133(47), 814-820 (2016)
Ngoc-Hanh Cao-Luu et al.
Journal of colloid and interface science, 536, 536-547 (2018-11-06)
How to encapsulate poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) mesoglobule cores by silica shells greatly affects the resultant nanoparticle structures. Incorporation of acrylamide (AM) unit into PNIPAM in combination with 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GLYMO, as a coupling agent) effectively induces nucleation and growth of silica on
Harun, M.K.; et al.
Progress in Organic Coatings, 4, 317-317 (2005)
Journal of the Chemical Society. Perkin Transactions 1, 729-729 (1997)

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