Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
75-77-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Chlorotrimethylsilane (CAS 75-77-4, Formula C3H9ClSi) is a volatile silylating agent widely used in organic synthesis. It serves as a critical reagent for protecting hydroxyl groups and converting carboxylic acids to trimethylsilyl esters.
Strictly store under anhydrous conditions away from moisture. Requires corrosive material handling protocols due to hydrolysis releasing HCl gas. Not approved for direct clinical use or pharmaceutical ingestion.