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Bromotrimethylsilane, 97%, stab. with copper powder or silver wire, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Bromotrimethylsilane is used as a mild and selective reagent for cleavage of lactones, epoxides, acetals, phosphonate esters and certain ethers. Further, it is used as a brominating agent and an effective reagent for the formation of silyl enol ethers.
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Bromotrimethylsilane is used as a mild and selective reagent for cleavage of lactones, epoxides, acetals, phosphonate esters and certain ethers. Further, it is used as a brominating agent and an effective reagent for the formation of silyl enol ethers.
Solubility
Miscible with carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloroethane, acetonitrile, toluene, dichloromethane and hexane.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, water and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 78°C to 80°C |
Melting Point | -44°C |
Quantity | 10 g |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3SiBr |
UN Number | UN2924 |
Beilstein | 1731135 |
Flash Point | −3°C (26°F) |
Solubility Information | Miscible with carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,dichloroethane,acetonitrile,toluene,dichloromethane and hexane. |
Formula Weight | 153.09 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
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Safety and Handling



- Bromotrimethylsilane
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- EUH208-Contains . May produce an allergic reaction.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bromotrimethylsilane
RUO – Research Use Only
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