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Dimethylethoxysilane, 94%
Description
Dimethylethoxysilane (DMES), a volatile liquid, is used by NASA to waterproof the heatprotective silica tiles and blankets on the space shuttle. DMES readily produces a variety of products in the presence of small amounts of moisture or bases. DMES readily produces a variety of products in the presence of small amounts of moisture or bases.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Dimethylethoxysilane (DMES), a volatile liquid, is used by NASA to waterproof the heatprotective silica tiles and blankets on the space shuttle. DMES readily produces a variety of products in the presence of small amounts of moisture or bases. DMES readily produces a variety of products in the presence of small amounts of moisture or bases.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive.Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, moisture, water.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 55°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1993 |
| Beilstein | 1731481 |
| Flash Point | 15°C (59°F) |
| Solubility Information | Hydrolyzes in water. |
| Formula Weight | 104.23 |
| Percent Purity | 94% |
| Refractive Index | 1.368 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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