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Trimethylsilyl cyanide, 97%
Description
Trimethylsilyl Cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is used in the derivatization of complex metabolite mixtures by GC-MS. It is employed in the preparation of Reissert compounds, which represent reactive polyamides. Further, it is used to convert pyridine-N-oxides into 2-cyanopyridine. It is also used as a cyanide source in an enantioselective organocatalytic Strecker-type reaction of aliphatic N,N-dialkylhydrazones. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes.
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Trimethylsilyl Cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is used in the derivatization of complex metabolite mixtures by GC-MS. It is employed in the preparation of Reissert compounds, which represent reactive polyamides. Further, it is used to convert pyridine-N-oxides into 2-cyanopyridine. It is also used as a cyanide source in an enantioselective organocatalytic Strecker-type reaction of aliphatic N,N-dialkylhydrazones. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place.Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 118°C to 119°C |
Melting Point | 11°C to 12°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3383 |
Beilstein | 1737612 |
Flash Point | 1°C (33°F) |
Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 99.21 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Odor | Almond-like |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H300+H310+H330 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H300-H310-H330 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P310-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 231-657-3 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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