5662-79-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid
• Synonyms: 6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid;NSC 96835;-(trimethylsilyl)hexanoic acid
• CAS NO: 5662-79-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H20O2Si
• Molecular Weight: 188.3394
• EINECS: 200-589-5
• Mol File: 5662-79-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 262.8°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 112.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.907g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00315mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.434
• CAS DataBase Reference: 6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid(5662-79-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid(5662-79-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5662-79-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

6-(triMethylsilyl)hexanoic acid, also known as TMSHA, is a synthetic reagent used in organic chemistry. It is an organosilicon compound with a trimethylsilyl group attached to a hexanoic acid molecule. TMSHA is often used as a protecting group for carboxylic acids and is known for its stability and the ease with which it can be removed under mild conditions. It is commonly used in the synthesis of various organic compounds and can also be utilized as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis. TMSHA is a versatile chemical that finds applications in a wide range of organic synthesis reactions.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H20O2Si/c1-12(2,3)8-6-4-5-7-9(10)11/h4-8H2,1-3H3,(H,10,11)

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