3067-36-5

Basic information

• Product Name: (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane
• Synonyms: (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane;[(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methoxy]trimethylsilane;Trimethyl[(oxolan-2-yl)methoxy]silane;Trimethyl[(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methoxy]silane
• CAS NO: 3067-36-5
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₈O₂Si
• Molecular Weight: 174.31
• Mol File: 3067-36-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 174.6±13.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.905±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane(3067-36-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane(3067-36-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3067-36-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H19O2Si. It is commonly used as a silylating reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the protection of hydroxyl groups. The compound consists of a tetrahydrofuran ring attached to a trimethylsilyl group by an oxygen atom, making it a versatile building block for the introduction of silyl groups into organic molecules. It is known for its ability to selectively silylate hydroxyl groups in the presence of other functional groups, making it a valuable tool for the modification and protection of various organic compounds. Additionally, it can be used as a solvent in certain chemical reactions, and it is known to enhance the reactivity of certain nucleophiles. Overall, (Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)trimethylsilane is a useful chemical with a variety of applications in organic synthesis and chemical modification.

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Relevant articles and documents

SUPER ACIDS AND BASES AS DEHYDROCONDENSATION CATALYSTS

There is provided herein a composition which contains hydride-functionalized siloxane or silane, a hydroxyl-containing compound that does not contain silicon, and a catalytically-effective amount of super acid or super base catalyst selected from the group consisting of a triaza-containing compound which contains only carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen atoms, an atrane compound, a linear or branched compound containing a sulfonyl group and a fluoro group, and combinations thereof. There is also provided a process of making such a composition.