Amyltrichlorosilane

Name:
Amyltrichlorosilane
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C5H11SiCl3
Properties:
Colorless to yellow liquid. Bp 168C, d 1.137 (25/25C), refr index 1.4152 (20C), flash p 145F (62.8C) (COC). Readily hydrolyzed by moisture with the liberation of hydrogen chloride. Combustible.
Derivation:
By Grignard reaction of silicon tetrachloride and amyl magnesium chloride.
Hazard:
Toxic and corrosive.
Use:
Intermediate for silicones.