Product Name
Tetrakis(Trimethylsilyl)Silane
Synonyms
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-2,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)trisilane
IUPAC Name
tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)silane
Molecular Weight
320.85 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C12H36Si5
Canonical SMILES
C[Si](C)(C)[Si]([Si](C)(C)C)([Si](C)(C)C)[Si](C)(C)C
InChI Key
BOJSDHZZKKYWAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
≥300ºC(lit.)
Appearance
White to almost white powder to crystaline
Application
Tetrakis(Trimethylsilyl)Silane serves as a crucial precursor in various chemical syntheses particularly in the formation of tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl lithium through its reaction with methyl lithium Additionally it plays a significant role in the preparation of lithium bis[(TMS)3silyl]cuprate demonstrating its versatility and importance in advancing synthetic methodologies in organosilicon chemistry
Storage
Store under inert gas
Hazard Statements
H315 : Causes skin irritation.
H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements
P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P332 + P313 : If skin irritation °Ccurs: Get medical advice/ attention.