Mesityltrimethylsilane
Product Information
Molecular Formula
C12H20Si
Molecular Weight
192.37
Description
Mesityltrimethylsilane is an organosilicon compound used mainly in organic synthesis and materials chemistry. It serves as a reagent and building block for the preparation of functional organic molecules, where it is applied in cross-coupling reactions and the development of advanced materials.
Synonyms
1-(Trimethylsilyl)-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)-; Trimethyl-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)silane; 1,3,5-Trimethyl-2-(trimethylsilyl)benzene; Mesityl(trimethyl)silane
IUPAC Name
trimethyl-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)silane
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)[Si](C)(C)C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H20Si/c1-9-7-10(2)12(11(3)8-9)13(4,5)6/h7-8H,1-6H3
InChI Key
VYMJDWJKSWONJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
105 °C at 11 Torr
Purity
96%
Density
0.86±0.1 g/cm3
Storage
Store at RT, under inert atmosphere
