1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol D6

1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol D6 is a deuterated form of the chemical compound 1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol. This chemical is commonly used as a protecting group in organic synthesis reactions. A protecting group is a temporary modification made to a molecule in order to protect a functional group from unwanted reactions during a chemical reaction. In the case of 1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol D6, it is often used to protect alcohols from unwanted reactions during synthesis reactions. Once the reaction is complete, the protecting group can be removed, leaving the desired functional group intact. The D6 in the name of this chemical refers to the fact that it is a deuterated form of the compound. Deuterium is a stable isotope of hydrogen that has a neutron in addition to the proton found in regular hydrogen. Deuterated compounds are used in various fields of research, including NMR spectroscopy and drug discovery. The chemical formula for 1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol D6 is C7D18O2Si, and it has a molecular weight of 174.37 g/mol. The compound is a clear, colorless liquid with a boiling point of 156-157°C at 760 mmHg. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and chloroform. The chemical is stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizing agents or acids. As with all chemicals, proper safety precautions should be taken when handling and storing 1-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-2-methyl-2-propanol D6.