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Bromotrimethylsilane, 97%, stab. with copper powder or silver wire
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 | 50 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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