Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide, tech.

Description

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

Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide is used to convert oxides and chlorides into the corresponding sulfides. It has been used in the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to the corresponding thiones.

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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

• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.851 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 162°C to 166°C
• Flash Point: 26°C (79°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Packaging: Ampule
• Refractive Index: 1.4598
• Linear Formula: [(CH₃)₃Si]₂S
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1740046
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in tetrahydrofuran and toluene. Hydrolyzes in water.
• Formula Weight: 178.44
• Grade: Technical
• 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