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Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane

technical, ≥85% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Trimethoxyhexadecylsilane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H3C(CH2)15Si(OCH3)3
CAS Number:
16415-12-6
Molecular Weight:
346.62
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
57651368
EC Number:
240-464-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1949851
MDL number:
MFCD00069149
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grade

technical

Quality Segment

100

assay

≥85% (GC)

form

liquid

impurities

isomers

refractive index

n20/D 1.44

density

0.89 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

silyl

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[Si](OC)(OC)OC

InChI

1S/C19H42O3Si/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-23(20-2,21-3)22-4/h5-19H2,1-4H3

InChI key

RSKGMYDENCAJEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Hexadecyltrimethoxysilane can be used as:
  • A hydrophobic modifier to modify silica nanoparticles, enabling the creation of superhydrophobic particles and composites, which are ideal for applications in coatings and textiles.
  • A key component in the fabrication of durable, fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings by modifying halloysite nanotubes embedded in silicone-acrylic polymer films.
  • An additive in the development of hydrophobic aerogels based on nanocellulose, where HDTMS contributes to the creation of materials with high oil adsorption capacities.

Features and Benefits

  • Thermally Stable: Suitable for high-temperature applications and thermal curing processes.
  • Moisture-Sensitive: Hydrolyzes in the presence of water to form reactive silanol groups that bond covalently to surfaces.
  • Long Alkyl Chain: Provides excellent surface hydrophobicity due to its high surface energy barrier.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

247.1 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

119.5 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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