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440167

(3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane

≥98%

Synonym(s):

3-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)propyltrimethoxysilane, GLYMO, Glycidyl 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H20O5Si
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
236.34
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
219-784-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4308125
MDL number:
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InChI key

BPSIOYPQMFLKFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

CO[Si](CCCOCC1CO1)(OC)OC

assay

≥98%

form

liquid

Quality Level

refractive index

n20/D 1.429 (lit.)

bp

120 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.07 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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General description

(3-Glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) is a high-purity, bifunctional organosilane designed for the seamless integration of biological molecules and organic polymers with inorganic substrates. This ≥98% purity grade is unique for its terminal epoxy (oxirane) ring, which enables "reagent-free" covalent bioconjugation via nucleophilic attack from amines, thiols, or hydroxyls. This reagent is the gold standard for stabilizing conductive polymers and creating 3D-networked hybrid scaffolds, offering a pH-selective reactivity profile that allows for controlled surface modification and superior optical clarity in thin-film applications.

Application

As a versatile molecular bridge, GPTMS is essential for engineering intelligent interfaces and stimuli-responsive systems that enable precise interactions at the intersection of nanotechnology, biology, and electronics.


Reagent-Free Bioconjugation: Enables direct immobilization of proteins, enzymes, and amino-modified DNA onto surfaces without secondary cross-linkers like EDC/NHS. • Conductive Polymer Stabilization: Enhances the electrical stability and mechanical adhesion of PEDOT:PSS films in bio-electronic sensors and neural interfaces. • Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Functions as a critical cross-linker in chitosan-silica hybrids, significantly improving mechanical stability and biomineralization for bone regeneration. • Nanocarbon Reinforcement: Surface-modifies carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to optimize dispersion and interfacial bonding in high-performance nanocomposites for medical implants. • Enzyme Immobilization: Functionalizes silica and magnetic nanoparticles to create high-surface-area biocatalytic platforms for diagnostic assays and pharmaceutical synthesis.

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)


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Progress in Organic Coatings, 4, 317-317 (2005)
Journal of the Chemical Society. Perkin Transactions 1, 729-729 (1997)
Room temperature ionic liquids for epoxy nanocomposite synthesis: Direct dispersion and cure.
Throckmorton JA, et al.
Composites Science and Technology, 86(47), 38-44 (2013)
Ahmed A Nada et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 133, 538-544 (2019-04-22)
Homogenous allocation of inorganic particles in a polymeric matrix is a challenge. In this work, we discuss electrospinning of chitosan /gelatin using CS-Si (chitosan silicone hybrids) as well as the formation of homogeneously distributed Zn elements inside chitosan nanofiber through
Effect of (3-glycidyloxypropyl) trimethoxysilane (GOPS) on the electrical properties of PEDOT: PSS films.
kansson H, et al.
Journal of Polymer Science. Part B, Polymer Physics, 55(10), 814-820 (2017)

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