Dimethyldichlorosilane

Description

Clear, colorless liquid with a sharp irritating odor of Hydrogen chloride.

Synonyms and Related Terms

DMDCS; dimethyldichlorosilane; Inerton

Composition	(CH3)2SiCl2
CAS	75-78-5
Melting Point	-86
Density	1.064
Molecular Weight	mol. wt.=129.07
Boiling Point	70

Chemical structure

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by ingestion. Corrosive. Inhalation and contact will produce burns.

Extremely flammable. Flash point = -3C (27F).

Reacts violently with water producing toxic hydrogen chloride fumes.

Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS