Ethyl (trimethylsilyl)acetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethyl trimethylsilylacetate is used in the synthesis of ethyl-2,2-dibromo-2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate. It was also used to silylate the enolizable aldehydes and ketones.

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Applications
Ethyl trimethylsilylacetate is used in the synthesis of ethyl-2,2-dibromo-2-(trimethylsilyl)acetate. It was also used to silylate the enolizable aldehydes and ketones.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4071-88-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H16O2Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 160.288
• MDL Number: MFCD00009172
• InChI Key: QQFBQBDINHJDMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl trimethylsilyl acetate, ethyl trimethylsilylacetate, ethyl 2-trimethylsilyl acetate, etsa, trimethylsilyl acetic acid ethyl ester, acetic acid, trimethylsilyl-, ethyl ester, pubchem16058, acmc-1ahie
• PubChem CID: 77687
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-trimethylsilylacetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C[Si](C)(C)C

• Density: 0.876
• Boiling Point: 156°C to 158°C
• Flash Point: 35°C (95°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.415
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1755902
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• Formula Weight: 160.29
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl (trimethylsilyl)acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	223-783-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only