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Hexamethyldisilazane

reagent grade, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine, HMDS

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3SiNHSi(CH3)3
CAS Number:
999-97-3
Molecular Weight:
161.39
Beilstein:
635752
EC Number:
213-668-5
MDL number:
MFCD00008259
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24867576
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

reagent grade

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

bp

125 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[Si](C)(C)N[Si](C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C6H19NSi2/c1-8(2,3)7-9(4,5)6/h7H,1-6H3

InChI key

FFUAGWLWBBFQJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Hexamethyldisilane (HMDS) is a stable and effectivereagent for trimethylsilylation of hydrogen-labile substrates such as alcohols,amines, and carboxylic acids. It is commonly used for the protection of sensitivefunctional groups during chemical synthesis. Owing to its low cost, high vapor pressure, and safety, itis widely used as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition(CVD) reactions.

Application

Hexamethyldisilane (HMDS) can be used:
  • As a silylating agent in the trimethylsilylation of alcohols under nearly neutral reaction conditions.
  • To control the molecular weights of polypeptides during ring-opening polymerization of α-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides.
  • To fabricate silicon carbonitride thin films by plasma-enhanced CVD.
  • For specimen preparation for scanning electron microscopy and the preparation of trimethylsilyl ethers from hydroxy compounds.

Features and Benefits

  • High chemicalstability and low molecular weight
  • Nontoxic andcost-effective reagent
  • Ammonia is theonly byproduct generated during silylation
  • Silylationreaction using HDMS is nearly neutral and does not need any precaution

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

52.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11.4 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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F Braet et al.
Journal of microscopy, 186(Pt 1), 84-87 (1997-04-01)
Critical point drying (CPD) is a common method of drying biological specimens for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Drying by evaporation of hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) has been described as a good alternative. This method, however, is infrequently used. Therefore, we reassessed HMDS
Rapid and highly efficient trimethylsilylation of alcohols and phenols
with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) catalysed by in situ generated I2
using OxoneR /KI or cerium ammonium nitrate (CAN)/KI systems
under mild conditions
Eskandar K, et al.
Journal of Chemical Sciences (Bangalore), 123(5), 703-708 (2011)
Svatopluk Civiš et al.
Scientific reports, 6, 23199-23199 (2016-03-17)
Recent synthetic efforts aimed at reconstructing the beginning of life on our planet point at the plausibility of scenarios fueled by extraterrestrial energy sources. In the current work we show that beyond nucleobases the sugar components of the first informational
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