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Trimethoxy(methyl)silane

Catalog Number ACM1185553-4
CAS Number 1185-55-3
Structure
Description Liquid; WetSolid, Liquid
Synonyms (Trimethoxysilyl)methane
IUPAC Name trimethoxy(methyl)silane
Molecular Weight 136.22
Molecular Formula C4H12O3Si
Canonical SMILES CO[Si](C)(OC)OC
InChI InChI=1S/C4H12O3Si/c1-5-8(4,6-2)7-3/h1-4H3
InChI Key BFXIKLCIZHOAAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point 103 °C
Melting Point <-70°C
Flash Point 13 °C
Purity >98.0%(GC)
Density 0.955 g/mL
Appearance Colorless clear liquid
Application Methyltrimethoxysilane is a versatile chemical compound that serves multiple purposes. Used as a crosslinking agent in RTV silicone rubber and as a surface treatment agent in glass fiber applications, it enhances mechanical strength, heat resistance, and moisture resistance in reinforced plastic laminated products. Additionally, Methyltrimethoxysilane functions as an acid scavenger, a filler modifier for rendering surfaces water repellent, and a key component in the production of silicone resins and condensation-curing silicone rubber. Its high reactivity and wide compatibility with organic solvents make it a valuable reagent in the synthesis of electronic materials, organometallic compounds, and nanocomposites. In the field of molecular assembly and selective synthesis, Trimethoxymethylsilane (MTM) is essential for preparing silica-based materials and oligosiloxane compounds, serving as a crucial crosslinker in the synthesis of polysiloxane polymers.
Storage Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15 °C)
Complexity 54
Exact Mass 136.055571g/mol
Formal Charge 0
Heavy Atom Count 8
HS Code 2931900090
MDL Number MFCD00008342
Monoisotopic Mass 136.055571g/mol
Reaxys Registry Number 1736151
Refractive Index 1.3695-1.3715
Rotatable Bond Count 3
Specific Gravity 0.96

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