Chemical Name: | Silane, ethyldimethyl- |
CAS Number: | 758-21-4 |
Product Number: | AG008P88(AGN-PC-0JL99N) |
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Molecular Formula: | C4H12Si |
Molecular Weight: | 88.2236 |
Ethyldimethylsilane, also known as trimethyl(vinyl)silane, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block in organic reactions. This organosilicon compound is utilized primarily as a reagent in various transformations to introduce functional groups into organic molecules. In the presence of suitable catalysts or under specific reaction conditions, ethyldimethylsilane can participate in hydrosilylation reactions, where the silicon-carbon bond is formed via the addition of a silicon hydride group across a carbon-carbon double bond. This reaction is widely employed in the synthesis of silicon-containing polymers, as well as in the functionalization of organic molecules to modify their properties. Additionally, ethyldimethylsilane serves as a precursor for the introduction of silicon-based functionalities in organic compounds, allowing for the creation of novel materials with unique properties and applications in various fields of chemistry and materials science.