BIS(TRIMETHYLSILYL)CHLOROMETHANE

The Silane, 1, 1'-(chloromethylene)bis[1, 1, 1-trimethyl-, with the CAS registry number of 5926-35-2, is also known as Bis(trimethylsilyl)chloromethane. This chemical's molecular formula is C₇H₁₉ClSi₂ and molecular weight is 194.85. What's more, its systematic name is called (Chloromethanediyl)bis(trimethylsilane). In addition, it must be stored in airtight containers and placed in a cool place. Meanwhile, it should be avoided contact with strong oxidant, light.

Physical properties about Silane, 1, 1'-(chloromethylene)bis[1, 1, 1-trimethyl- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.88; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.88; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.88; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 527.29; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 527.29; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 3090.61; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 3090.61; (9)#H bond acceptors: 0; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 0 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.413; (14)Molar Refractivity: 56.72 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 227.3 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 17.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 0.857 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 48.9 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 38.72 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 167.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 2.26 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation: this chemical is prepared by reaction of Chloro-trimethyl-silane with Trichloromethane. The reaction needs reagent NEt₄BF₄ and solvent Dimethylformamide. The reaction time is 1755 minutes. Other condition of this reaction is electroreduction, anode: Zn, cathode: stainless steel. The yield is about 94 %.

Uses: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 1-(Bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl)-1, 2, 4-triazole. The reaction needs reagent K₂CO₃ and solvent Dimethylformamide. The reaction time is 40 hours with reaction temperature of 60 °C. The yield is about 61 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Besides, this chemical is flammable. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: ClC([Si](C)(C)C)[Si](C)(C)C
(2) InChI: InChI=1/C7H19ClSi2/c1-9(2,3)7(8)10(4,5)6/h7H,1-6H3
(3) InChIKey: XNJGZHVYPBNLEB-UHFFFAOYAW