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2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol, 98+%
Description
2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol is used as a protecting reagent for carboxyl, phosphoryl, hydroxyl and amino group in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor to prepare trimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)silanes by reacting with aromatic fluoride. It is also used in the synthesis of teoc-protected amines by using the corresponding isocyanates.
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2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol is used as a protecting reagent for carboxyl, phosphoryl, hydroxyl and amino group in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor to prepare trimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)silanes by reacting with aromatic fluoride. It is also used in the synthesis of teoc-protected amines by using the corresponding isocyanates.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.825 |
Boiling Point | 71°C to 72°C (10 mm) |
Flash Point | 50°C (122°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 98+% |
Refractive Index | 1.425 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN1987 |
Beilstein | 1732034 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 118.25 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 220-844-5 |
RTECSNumber | KM5480000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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