376159

(Trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide

97%

• Synonym(s): (Isocyanomethyl)trimethylsilane
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃SiCH₂NC
• CAS Number: 30718-17-3
• Molecular Weight: 113.23
• Beilstein: 3930556
• MDL number: MFCD00043056
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24863423
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.416 (lit.)
• bp: 52-53 °C/35 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.803 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: C[Si](C)(C)C[N+]#[C-]
• InChI: 1S/C5H11NSi/c1-6-5-7(2,3)4/h5H2,2-4H3
• InChI key: OLSTVZKPVGMQKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Synthesis of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide and its reaction with protic nucleophiles has been reported. An improved preparation of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide is reported. Reaction of (trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide with (η²-formaldehyde)zirconocene complex is reported to yield insertion products.

Application

(Trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide may be used in the preparation of isocyanomethylenetriphenylphosphorane.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H301 + H311 + H331
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): <59.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): < 15 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves