Hexamethyldisilane
CAS Number1450-14-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight146.38 g/mol
Hexamethyldisilane
What is Hexamethyldisilane?
Hexamethyldisilane is a chemical compound with CAS number 1450-14-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Silylating reagent for allylic acetates,1 aryl halides,2 and diketones.3 Source material for vapor deposition during silicon carbide growth.4
Specifications
Linear Formula
(Si(CH3)3)2
Molecular Weight
146.38 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98.0% (GC)
Boiling Point
112-114 °C(lit.)
Density
0.715 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225-H319-H334-H335
Precautionary Statements
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338-P342 + P311
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
9-12 °C(lit.)
EC Number
215-911-0
WGK Germany
2