Difference between revisions of "Trimethylsilylimidazole"

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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Martha Windholz (ed.), ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
  
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Revision as of 07:34, 24 July 2013

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

Chemical structure

Trimethylsilylimidazole.jpg


Other Properties

Insoluble in water.

Composition C6H12N2Si
CAS 18156-74-6
Density 0.956
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 140.26
Boiling Point 40-41

Hazards and Safety

Flammable. Flash point = 5.5C

Inhalation and skin contact will cause irritation.

Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Authority

  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
  • Website address 1 Comment: www.piercenet.com

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