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A very strong silylation reagent that reacts with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups. N-Trimethylsilylimidazole, or TMSI, is used to silylate components in resins and oils thus making them volatile for gas chromatographic analysis. | A very strong silylation reagent that reacts with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups. N-Trimethylsilylimidazole, or TMSI, is used to silylate components in resins and oils thus making them volatile for gas chromatographic analysis. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
N-Trimethylsilylimidazole; TMSI; 1-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-imidazole; n-(Trimethylsilyl)-imidazole | N-Trimethylsilylimidazole; TMSI; 1-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-imidazole; n-(Trimethylsilyl)-imidazole | ||
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| + | * Flammable. Flash point = 5.5C | ||
| + | * Inhalation and skin contact will cause irritation. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/35829.htm MSDS] | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
Insoluble in water. | Insoluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.piercenet.com |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:17, 16 June 2022
Description
A very strong silylation reagent that reacts with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups. N-Trimethylsilylimidazole, or TMSI, is used to silylate components in resins and oils thus making them volatile for gas chromatographic analysis.
Synonyms and Related Terms
N-Trimethylsilylimidazole; TMSI; 1-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-imidazole; n-(Trimethylsilyl)-imidazole
Risks
- Flammable. Flash point = 5.5C
- Inhalation and skin contact will cause irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C6H12N2Si |
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| CAS | 18156-74-6 |
| Density | 0.956 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 140.26 |
| Boiling Point | 40-41 C |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
- Website: www.piercenet.com