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Trimethylsilyl cyanide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Trimethylsilyl Cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is used in the derivatization of complex metabolite mixtures by GC-MS. It is employed in the preparation of Reissert compounds, which represent reactive polyamides. Further, it is used to convert pyridine-N-oxides into 2-cyanopyridine. It is also used as a cyanide source in an enantioselective organocatalytic Strecker-type reaction of aliphatic N,N-dialkylhydrazones. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes.
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Trimethylsilyl Cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of optically active cyanohydrins. It is used in the derivatization of complex metabolite mixtures by GC-MS. It is employed in the preparation of Reissert compounds, which represent reactive polyamides. Further, it is used to convert pyridine-N-oxides into 2-cyanopyridine. It is also used as a cyanide source in an enantioselective organocatalytic Strecker-type reaction of aliphatic N,N-dialkylhydrazones. In addition to this, it is used as a reagent for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place.Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 118°C to 119°C |
| Melting Point | 11°C to 12°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN3383 |
| Beilstein | 1737612 |
| Flash Point | 1°C (33°F) |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with organic solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 99.21 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Odor | Almond-like |
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Safety and Handling
- Trimethylsilyl cyanide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH029-Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trimethylsilyl cyanide
RUO – Research Use Only