Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide, 98%

Description

CAS: 3385-94-2 | C6H18SSi2 | 178.44 g/mol

Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide is used as a silylating agent in the synthesis of pseudohalides, trifluoroacetate and tetramethylsilyl halides. It is used in the transformation of oxides and chlorides into corresponding sulfides. It is also used in the preparation of dimethyltrisulfane as well as thiones from aldehydes and ketones. Further, it is used as a reducing agent to reduce aromatic nitro compounds to amines.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3385-94-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H18SSi2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 178.44
• MDL Number: MFCD00014851
• InChI Key: RLECCBFNWDXKPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bis trimethylsilyl sulfide, hexamethyldisilthiane, hexamethyldisilathiane, disilathiane, hexamethyl, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilathiane, disilthiane, hexamethyl, disilathiane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl, thiobis trimethylsilane, acmc-1ckj8
• PubChem CID: 76920
• IUPAC Name: trimethyl(trimethylsilylsulfanyl)silane
• SMILES: C[Si](C)(C)S[Si](C)(C)C

• Density: 0.851 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 162°C to 166°C
• Flash Point: 26°C (79°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.4598
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1740046
• Solubility Information: Miscible with terahydrofuran and toluene.
• Formula Weight: 178.44
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
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	Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	222-201-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only