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Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, 2M soln. in THF
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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
Specifications
| Quantity | 500 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 |
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