The 1,2-Bis(trichlorosilyl)ethane, with the CAS registry number 2504-64-5, is also known as 1,1,1,4,4,4-Hexachloro-1,4-disilabutane. It belongs to the product categories of Industrial/Fine Chemicals; Si (Classes of Silicon Compounds); Si-Cl Compounds; Trichlorosilanes. Its EINECS registry number is 219-710-9. This chemical's molecular formula is C₂H₄Cl₆Si₂ and molecular weight is 296.94. What's more, its systematic name is 1,2-Ethanediylbis(trichlorosilane). 

Physical properties of 1,2-Bis(trichlorosilyl)ethane: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.299; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.30; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.30; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 189.44; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 189.44; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1485.31; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1485.31; (9)#H bond acceptors: 0; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.486; (13)Molar Refractivity: 57.844 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 201.33 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 22.931×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 27.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.475 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 72.308 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 41.745 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 199.039 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.5 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by trichloro-vinyl-silane at the ambient temperature. This reaction will need reagent trichlorosilane with the reaction time of 12 hours. This reaction will also need catalyst 10% Pt/C. The yield is about 92%.

Uses of 1,2-Bis(trichlorosilyl)ethane: it can be used to produce ethanediyl-bis-silane at the temperature of 80 - 100 °C. It will need reagent LiAlH₄ and solvent dibutyl ether with the reaction time of 4 hours. The yield is about 98%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical can cause severe burns. It will react violently with water.  In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When using it, you need wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, you must seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: Cl[Si](Cl)(Cl)CC[Si](Cl)(Cl)Cl
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C2H4Cl6Si2/c3-9(4,5)1-2-10(6,7)8/h1-2H2
(3)InChIKey: WDVUXWDZTPZIIE-UHFFFAOYAD