1-Trimethylsilylmethanol, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1-Trimethylsilylmethanol is used as nucleophile to resolve the racemate obtained from enantioselective esterification of naproxen (2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl) propionic acid) by lipases. It was also used as a nucleophilic hydroxymethylation agent.

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Applications
1-Trimethylsilylmethanol is used as nucleophile to resolve the racemate obtained from enantioselective esterification of naproxen (2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl) propionic acid) by lipases. It was also used as a nucleophilic hydroxymethylation agent.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water.

Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.