2917-54-6

Basic information

• Product Name: [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol
• CAS NO: 2917-54-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₈OSi
• Molecular Weight: 146.3027
• Mol File: 2917-54-6.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 190.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 71.6°C
• Density: 0.825g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.144mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.418
• CAS DataBase Reference: [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol(2917-54-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol(2917-54-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2917-54-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

[Butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol is a chemical compound consisting of a butyl group, two dimethylsilyl groups, and a methanol molecule. It is commonly used as a protective group in organic synthesis to block the reactivity of hydroxyl groups in other molecules. This protection is achieved by attaching the [butyl(dimethyl)silyl] group to the hydroxyl group, preventing it from participating in chemical reactions until the protective group is removed. [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol is also used as a reagent in organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Additionally, [butyl(dimethyl)silyl]methanol can be used as a solvent or diluent in various chemical processes and applications due to its solubility in organic solvents and relatively low reactivity.

Upstream product

• 3121-75-3 n-Butyl-chlormethyl-dimethylsilan 
• 2917-62-6 Acetoxymethyl-butyl-dimethylsilan 

Downstream Products

• 3124-39-8 Carbaminsaeure-(butyldimethylsilylmethylester) 

Relevant articles and documents

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