Trimethylsilylmethyl acetate (Me₃SiCH₂OCOCH₃) is an organosilicon compound utilized as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. It serves as a convenient source of the (trimethylsilyl)methyl group, enabling its incorporation into target molecules through reactions such as deprotonation to form carbanions or nucleophilic displacements. This reagent is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where precise control over functional group introduction is required. Additionally, it finds applications in the preparation of silane-based reagents and in carbon-silicon bond forming processes.