Dimethyldichlorosilane
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Description
Clear, colorless liquid with a sharp irritating odor of hydrogen chloride. It has been used as a pesticide and biocide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
DMDCS; dimethyldichlorosilane; Inerton
Risks
- 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.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Composition | (CH3)2SiCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 75-78-5 |
| Melting Point | -86 C |
| Density | 1.064 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=129.07 |
| Boiling Point | 70 C |