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2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol, 98+%

Catalog No. AAB2097006
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CAS: 2916-68-9 | C5H14OSi | 118.251 g/mol

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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Applications
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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 2916-68-9
Molecular Formula C5H14OSi
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.251
MDL Number MFCD00002825
InChI Key ZNGINKJHQQQORD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-trimethylsilyl ethanol, ethanol, 2-trimethylsilyl, 2-hydroxyethyl trimethylsilane, 2-trimethylsilyl ethan-1-ol, silane, 2-hydroxyethyl trimethyl, 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethanol, 2-trimethylsilyl-ethanol, 2-trimethylsilyl ethanal
PubChem CID 18013
IUPAC Name 2-trimethylsilylethanol
SMILES C[Si](C)(C)CCO

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
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol
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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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