Trimethylsilylketene
CAS No.:
4071-85-6
M. Wt:
114.21800
M. Fa:
C5H10OSi
InChI Key:
-
Names and Identifiers of Trimethylsilylketene
CAS Number |
4071-85-6 |
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Physical and chemical properties of Trimethylsilylketene
Boiling Point |
80-82ºC |
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Density |
0.813 |
Exact Mass |
114.05000 |
Flash Point |
3.2ºC |
Index of Refraction |
1.413 |
LogP |
1.25160 |
Molecular Formula |
C5H10OSi |
Molecular Weight |
114.21800 |
PSA |
17.07000 |
Safety Information of Trimethylsilylketene
Applications of Trimethylsilylketene
Ethenone, (trimethylsilyl)- is primarily utilized in organic synthesis as an intermediate for producing more complex molecules. Its applications include:
- Protecting Group: The trimethylsilyl group serves as a protecting group for alcohols and amines during multi-step syntheses.
- Precursor in Polymer Chemistry: It can be used as a precursor in synthesizing polysiloxanes and other silicon-containing materials.
- Reagent in Organic Reactions: Ethenone, (trimethylsilyl)- can act as a reagent in various organic transformations due to its reactive double bond and silyl group.
