Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, 2M soln. in THF

Description

CAS: 1070-89-9 | C6H18NNaSi2 | 183.377 g/mol

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Applications
Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide is a strong base used in organic synthesis for deprotonation reactions and base catalyzed reaction. It is also used to enhance the polymerization of pheneylacetylene in conjunction with rhodium(I) catalysis. It is involved in the generation of enolates, Wittig reagents and carbenes.

Solubility
Miscible with benzene and toluene.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong oxidizing agents and oxygen. Dry residue is explosive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1070-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H18NNaSi2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 183.377
• MDL Number: MFCD00009835
• InChI Key: WRIKHQLVHPKCJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sodium bis trimethylsilyl amide, n-sodiohexamethyldisilazane, sodium hexamethyldisilazide, nahmds, sodiobis trimethylsilyl amine, sodium bis trimethylsilyl azanide, n-sodium hexamethyldisilazane, sodium-bis trimethylsilyl amide, hexamethyldisilazane sodium salt
• PubChem CID: 2724254
• IUPAC Name: sodium;bis(trimethylsilyl)azanide
• SMILES: C[Si](C)(C)[N-][Si](C)(C)C.[Na+]

• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 3629917
• Flash Point: −17°C (1°F)
• Solubility Information: Miscible with benzene and toluene.
• Formula Weight: 183.38
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 2M soln. in THF
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive; May form a precipitate
• Density: 0.92
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302-H314-H335-H336-H341-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H314-H351-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	213-983-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only