Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
1070-89-9
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Sodium hexamethyldisilazane (CAS 13596-40-8) is a potent silylating agent and strong non-nucleophilic base. Synthesized via the reaction of sodium metal with hexamethyldisilazane, its molecular formula is C6H18N2Na.
Strictly store under inert atmosphere due to moisture sensitivity. Requires PPE against corrosive burns; incompatible with water and protic solvents generating flammable gases.