Synonyms: (TMS)2S; HMDS; Bis(trimethylsilyl) sulfide; NSC 252160
CAS Number: 3385-94-2
Formula: C6H18SSi2
Formula Weight: 178.44
Linear Formula: (CH3)3SiSSi(CH3)3
MDL No.: MFCD00014851
Boiling Point: 164 C(lit.)
Density: 0.846 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4586(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1698358
EC Number: 222-201-4
UNSPSC Code: 12352103
Application: Hexamethyldisilathiane may be used in the bis-O-demethylation of dimethoxy aromatic compounds. It may also be used as a sulfur source in the following conversion: . Amides and lactams to their corresponding sulfur analogs.. Allyl alcohols to diallyl sulfides. . Transition metal halides to metal sulfides.. Aryl iodides to diaryl sulfides.
RIDADR: UN 1992 6.1(3) / PGIII
WGK Germany: 3
Flash Point(F): 73.4 F
Flash Point(C): 23 C
R Codes: 10-23/24/25
S Codes: 36/37/39-45
IOD Codes: T
Symbol: GHS02, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H226-H301 + H311 + H331
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P301 + P310-P311