Hexamethyldisilane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hexamethyldisilane acts as a silylating reagent for allylic acetates, aryl halides and diketones. It is a source material for vapor deposition during silicon carbide growth. It is also used in electronic and semiconducter industries.

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Applications
Hexamethyldisilane acts as a silylating reagent for allylic acetates, aryl halides and diketones. It is a source material for vapor deposition during silicon carbide growth. It is also used in electronic and semiconducter industries.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1450-14-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H18Si2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.38
• MDL Number: MFCD00008258
• InChI Key: NEXSMEBSBIABKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hexamethyldisilane, disilane, hexamethyl, permethyldisilane, disilane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexamethyl, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexamethyldisilane, trimethyl trimethylsilyl silane, ch3 6si2, hecamethyldisilane, disilane m6, hexamethyl disilane
• PubChem CID: 74057
• IUPAC Name: trimethyl(trimethylsilyl)silane
• SMILES: C[Si](C)(C)[Si](C)(C)C

• Boiling Point: 112°C to 113°C
• Melting Point: 12°C to 13°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1633463
• Flash Point: −1°C (30°F)
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 146.38
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.422
• Density: 0.721
• Chemical Name or Material: Hexamethyldisilane

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only