Name | Trimethylsilylketene |
Synonyms | Trimethylsilylketene (Trimethylsilyl)ketene (trimethylsilyl)-ethenon 2-trimethylsilylethenone (TRIMETHYLSILYL)KETENE 97 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethene-1-one |
CAS | 4071-85-6 |
Molecular Formula | C5H10OSi |
Molar Mass | 114.22 |
Density | 0.813g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 80-82°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 3°F |
Solubility | Sol CH2Cl2, CHCl3, CCl4, THF, diethyl ether, andmost standard organic solvents; reacts with alcoholic and aminesolvents. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.413(lit.) |
Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable |
Risk Codes | 11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S7/9 - S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | trimethylsilylketene is useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. If inhaling trimethylsilylketene, move the patient to fresh air. |