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(Trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide

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Synonym(s):

(Isocyanomethyl)trimethylsilane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3SiCH2NC
CAS Number:
30718-17-3
Molecular Weight:
113.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24863423
MDL number:
MFCD00043056
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3930556
Assay:
97%
Form:
liquid
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assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.416 (lit.)

bp

52-53 °C/35 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.803 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine, isonitrile

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C[Si](C)(C)C[N+]#[C-]

InChI

1S/C5H11NSi/c1-6-5-7(2,3)4/h5H2,2-4H3

InChI key

OLSTVZKPVGMQKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Synthesis of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide and its reaction with protic nucleophiles has been reported. An improved preparation of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide is reported. Reaction of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide with (η2-formaldehyde)zirconocene complex is reported to yield insertion products.

Application

(Trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide may be used in the preparation of isocyanomethylenetriphenylphosphorane.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Disclaimer

Supply conditions do not apply to the regions and states of Brazil: North, Northeast, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

<59.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

< 15 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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