Synonyms: (Trimethylsilyl)methyl chloride
CAS Number: 2344-80-1
Formula: C4H11ClSi
Formula Weight: 122.67
Linear Formula: (CH3)3SiCH2Cl
MDL No.: MFCD00000878
Purity: 0.98
Boiling Point: 98-99 C(lit.)
Density: 0.879 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.418(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 906705
EC Number: 219-058-5
UNSPSC Code: 12352000
Application: (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane can be treated with aldehydes or ketones in the presence of triphenylphosphine to synthesize terminal alkenes. It can also be used in the preparation of a reagent, trimethylsilylmethyl magnesium chloride, commonly used in Peterson methylenation.
RIDADR: UN 1993BE 3 / PGII
WGK Germany: 3
Flash Point(F): 24.8 F
Flash Point(C): -4 C
R Codes: 11-36/37/38
S Codes: 16-26-36
IOD Codes: F,Xi
Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338