1,3-Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane acts as a potential vinyl donor used in cross-coupling reactions. It is also involved in the copolymerization reaction with aromatic ketones.
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Applications
1,3-Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane acts as a potential vinyl donor used in cross-coupling reactions. It is also involved in the copolymerization reaction with aromatic ketones.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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General References:
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