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2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B20970.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B20970.14
25 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
2916-68-9
IUPAC Name
2-(trimethylsilyl)ethan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C5H14OSi
InChI Key
ZNGINKJHQQQORD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C[Si](C)(C)CCO
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥98.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Refractive Index
1.4230-1.4270 @ 20?C

Description

2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol is used as a protecting reagent for carboxyl, phosphoryl, hydroxyl and amino group in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor to prepare trimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)silanes by reacting with aromatic fluoride. It is also used in the synthesis of teoc-protected amines by using the corresponding isocyanates.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethanol is used as a protecting reagent for carboxyl, phosphoryl, hydroxyl and amino group in organic synthesis. It is used as a precursor to prepare trimethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)silanes by reacting with aromatic fluoride. It is also used in the synthesis of teoc-protected amines by using the corresponding isocyanates.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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