Product Name
Trimethoxy(Methyl)Silane
Category
Silane Coupling Agents; Self Assembly and Contact Printing Materials
Synonyms
Methyltrimethoxysilane
Description
Liquid; WetSolid, Liquid
IUPAC Name
trimethoxy(methyl)silane
Molecular Formula
C4H12O3Si
Canonical SMILES
CO[Si](C)(OC)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H12O3Si/c1-5-8(4,6-2)7-3/h1-4H3
InChI Key
BFXIKLCIZHOAAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Application
It can be used to polymerize with other monomers to be special and high molecular compounds. Be used as a cross-linking agent for RTV, as coupling agent for inorganic materials e.g. glass fiber and SiO2, as strengthening agent for laminated plasti products, etc. Be used to make inorganic surfaces hydrophobic. It is also used as a pigment treatment to aid in dispersion.
Storage
Store under inert gas
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Exact Mass
136.055571g/mol
Hazard Statements
H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.
H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
MeSH Entry Terms
methyltrimethoxysilane
Monoisotopic Mass
136.055571g/mol
Precautionary Statements
P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P210 : Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 : Keep container tightly closed.
P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
Refractive Index
1.3695-1.3715
Stability
Stable, but moisture sensitive. Highly flammable. Incompatible with water, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.