Trihexylsilane
CAS Number2929-52-4
Formula[CH3(CH2)5]3SiH
Mol. Weight284.60 g/mol
Trihexylsilane
What is Trihexylsilane?
Trihexylsilane is a chemical compound with CAS number 2929-52-4 and molecular formula [CH3(CH2)5]3SiH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant for:
• Enantioselective Si-H insertion1
• Regio- and stereoselective oxidation into silanols2
• Asymmetric carbenoid insertion of diazoacetates into the silicon-hydrogen bond3
• Hydrosilylation of carbon dioxide4
Catalyst for hydrodefluorination leading to the synthesis of hydrocarbons5
Specifications
Linear Formula
[CH3(CH2)5]3SiH
Molecular Weight
284.60 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
160.5-161 °C(lit.)
Density
0.799 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 + H312 + H332-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
EC Number
220-893-2
WGK Germany
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