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(Chloromethyl)Dimethylphenylsilane

Catalog NumberACM1833518

CAS Number1833-51-8

CategorySalt

(Chloromethyl)Dimethylphenylsilane
Synonyms
chloromethyl-phenyldimethylsilane; dimethylphenylchloromethylsilane; (dimethylphenylsilyl)-methyl chloride; (Chloromethyl)dimethyl(phenyl)silane; PhMe2SiCH2Cl; Dichloromethyldimethylphenylsilane; Phenyldimethyl(chloromethyl)silane; Me2PhSiCH2Cl; ChloroMethyldiMethylphenylsilane; (Chloromethyl)dimethylphenylsilane; Silane,(chloromethyl)dimethylphenyl;
IUPAC Name
chloromethyl-dimethyl-phenylsilane
Molecular Weight
184.73 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C9H13ClSi
Boiling Point
223.8ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point
91.1ºC
Purity
95%+
Density
0.99g/cm³
Appearance
Transparent liquid
Application
(Chloromethyl)dimethylphenylsilane serves multiple purposes in synthetic chemistry. Originally introduced in 1949, its primary use was as a precursor for the corresponding Grignard reagent. Over time, its applications expanded to encompass heteroatom and carbon alkylation, as well as conversion into diverse organometallic and organolanthanide reagents. Compared to its analogue, (chloromethyl)trimethylsilane, it holds the distinct advantage of undergoing Fleming oxidation, thereby functioning effectively as a masked hydroxyl group. This property is valuable for C-substituted and N-substituted adducts. However, it is important to consider its tendency to rearrange under varying conditions, which can limit its utility. A notable application of (chloromethyl)dimethylphenylsilane is as a precursor for (phenyldimethylsilyl)methoxymethyl chloride (SMOM-Cl), used as a hydroxyl protecting group. Furthermore, it can be employed to attach a silylmethyl group onto carbon through base-promoted C-alkylation, working with various substrates such as terminal alkynes and dihydropyrazines. While it can be used directly for alkylation, conversion to the iodide form via Finkelstein displacement may be desired under certain circumstances. Generally, except for reactions involving malonic esters, this transformation requires strong basic conditions and a meticulous temperature control regime.
Exact Mass
184.04800
Hazard Statements
Xi: Irritant;
Packaging
10 g; 100 g;
Safety Description
26-36
WGK Germany
3
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