Tris(trimethylsilyl)silane

Abstract

[1873-77-4] C9H28Si4 (MW 248.73) InChI = 1S/C9H28Si4/c1-11(2,3)10(12(4,5)6)13(7,8)9/h10H,1-9H3 InChIKey = SQMFULTZZQBFBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N (mediator of radical reactions;1, 2 nontoxic substitute for tri-n-butylstannane in radical reactions; slower hydrogen donor than tri-n-butylstannane3) Alternatives names: TTmss(Tms)3SiH Physical Data: bp 82–84 °C/12 mmHg; d 0.806 g cm−3; n20D 1.489. Solubility: sol pentane, ether, toluene, THF; modestly sol acetone, acetonitrile; insol H2O; decomposes rapidly in methanol and other alcohols. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid; commercially available. Preparative Method: easy to synthesize.4 Handling, Storage, and Precautions: is slightly sensitive to oxygen and should be stored under nitrogen.5 It showed no toxicity in several biological test systems.6