Chlorotrimethylsilane is a silylation reagent used in the derivatization of triglycerides into volatile fatty esters by gas chromatography (GC).
Synonyms: TMCS; Trimethylchlorosilane; Trimethylsilyl chloride
Molecular Formula: C3H9ClSi
Molecular Weight: 108.64
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)3SiCl
MDL Number: MFCD00000502
Purity: >=99.0% (GC)
Melting Point: -40 C (lit.)
Density: 0.856 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.387 (lit.)
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Grade: for GC derivatization
Vapor Density: 3.7 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 100 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
Autoignition Temp.: 752°F
Expl. Lim.: 6.4%
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.387(lit.)
BP: 57°C(lit.)
MP: −40°C(lit.)
Density: 0.856 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)