Additional Properties
- Einecs Number 203-492-7
- Synonyms MM, HMDSO
- HMIS 1-3-0-X
- Molecular Formula C6H18OSi2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol) 162.38
- Purity (%) 98%
- TSCA Yes
- Delta H Vaporization (kJ/mol) 7.2 kcal/mole
- Autoignition Temp (˚C) 340
- Boiling Point (˚C/mmHg) 99-100
- Density (g/mL) 0.7636
- Flash Point (˚C) -1 °C
- Melting Point (˚C) -67°
- Refractive Index @ 20˚C 1.3774
- Viscosity at 25 ˚C (cSt) 0.65
Application
Review of synthetic utility.1
Exhibits high excess electron mobility: 22 cm2/V s.2
Plasma polymerization produces hydrophobic coatings on metals.3
Provides an excellent alternative to Lawesson’s reagent for the conversion of a carbonyl to a thiocarbonyl.4
Reference
1. Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Reagents for Silicon-Mediated Organic Synthesis, Fuchs, P. L. Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., 2011, p. 313-317.
2. Holroyd, R. et al. Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. A 1997, 390, 233.
3. Bonnar, M. et al. Chem. Phys. Vac. Dep. 1997, 3, 201.
4. Curphey, T. J. J. Org. Chem. 2002, 67, 6461.
Safety