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Chlorotrimethylsilane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Chlorotrimethylsilane is used to silanize laboratory glassware, which makes the surfaces more lipophilic. It is used in the production of trimethylsilyl halides, pseudohalides and various organic silicon compounds. It is also used to produce hexamethyldisilane by reduction.
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Chlorotrimethylsilane is used to silanize laboratory glassware, which makes the surfaces more lipophilic. It is used in the production of trimethylsilyl halides, pseudohalides and various organic silicon compounds. It is also used to produce hexamethyldisilane by reduction.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, benzene, diethylether and perchloroethylene.
Notes
Incompatible with water, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, ketones and esters.
Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 56°C to 58°C |
Melting Point | -58°C |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3SiCl |
UN Number | UN1298 |
Beilstein | 1209232 |
Flash Point | −27°C (−16°F) |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ether,benzene,diethylether and perchloroethylene. |
Formula Weight | 108.64 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Chlorotrimethylsilane
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trimethylchlorosilane
RUO – Research Use Only
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