METHYL (TRIMETHYLSILYL)ACETATE

The Acetic acid,2-(trimethylsilyl)-, methyl ester, with the CAS registry number 2916-76-9, is also known as Methyl trimethylsilylacetate. It belongs to the product categories of C6 to C7; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. Its EINECS registry number is 220-845-0. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₁₄O₂Si and molecular weight is 146.26. Its systematic name is called methyl (trimethylsilyl)acetate.

Physical properties of Acetic acid,2-(trimethylsilyl)-, methyl ester: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.73; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.73; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.73; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 12.08; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 12.08; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 207.12; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 207.12; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.398; (11)Molar Refractivity: 40.33 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 166.7 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 20.4 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 0.876 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 23.1 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 37.8 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 140.8 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 6.02 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by iodo-trimethyl-silane and 1,1-dimethoxy-ethene. The yield is about 98%.

Uses of Acetic acid,2-(trimethylsilyl)-, methyl ester: it can be used to produce 3-hydroxy-3-phenyl-2-trimethylsilanyl-propionic acid methyl ester at temperature of -80 °C. This reaction will need reagent LDA, MgBr₂ and solvent tetrahydrofuran. The yield is about 78%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(OC)C[Si](C)(C)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C6H14O2Si/c1-8-6(7)5-9(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3
(3)InChIKey: JIHUZDFFYVRXKP-UHFFFAOYAL