The Silane,dichloro(dichloromethyl)methyl- is an organic compound with the formula C₂H₄Cl₄Si. The IUPAC name of this chemical is dichloro-(dichloromethyl)-methylsilane. With the CAS registry number 1558-31-2, it is also named as Dichloro(dichloromethyl)methylsilane.

Physical properties about Silane,dichloro(dichloromethyl)methyl- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 4.00; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 4; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 4; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 644.19; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 644.19; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 3566.93; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 3566.93; (8)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (9)Index of Refraction: 1.462; (10)Molar Refractivity: 39.38 cm³; (11)Molar Volume: 143.2 cm³; (12)Polarizability: 15.61×10^-24cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 25.5 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.382 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 44.7 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 149 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 5.22 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by trichloromethane and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-1,2-dimethyl-disilane. This reaction will need reagent PPh₃. The reaction time is 4 hours with reaction temperature of 140 °C. The yield is about 29%.

Uses of Silane,dichloro(dichloromethyl)methyl-: it can be used to produce benzhydryl-dichloro-methyl-silane. It will need reagent AlCl₃.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is flammable. Please keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Besides, this chemical can cause burns. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: ClC(Cl)[Si](Cl)(Cl)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C2H4Cl4Si/c1-7(5,6)2(3)4/h2H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: XMNYHTVOHRUIEH-UHFFFAOYAT
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C2H4Cl4Si/c1-7(5,6)2(3)4/h2H,1H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: XMNYHTVOHRUIEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N