Silylates primary and secondary alcohols and phenols; reacts with benzotrichlorides to give substituted benzoyl chlorides; reacts with phosphorus pentoxide to give trimethylsilyl polyphosphate, a dehydrating agent.
Chemical Formula |
[(CH3)3Si]2O |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 162.38 |
CAS # |
107-46-0 |
Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
2 |
Fire Hazard |
3 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Shipping Information |
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (hexamethyldisiloxane), 3, UN1993, PG II. |
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