2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride

2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride is an organic compound commonly used as a protecting group reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary function is to protect sensitive functional groups while various reactions are carried out on a molecule. The reagent is particularly useful for the protection of alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids. It’s a specialized chemical, mainly used in research labs or industrial settings for complex organic syntheses.