| Name | 2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetic acid |
| Synonyms | 2-trimethylsilylacetate TriMethylsilyl)acetic ac Trimethylsilylacetic acid (trimethylsilyl)-aceticaci (TRIMETHYLSILYL)ACETIC ACID 2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetic acid 2-(TRIMETHYLSILYL)ACETIC ACID (Carboxymethyl)-trimethylsilane Acetic acid, 2-(trimethylsilyl)- |
| CAS | 2345-38-2 |
| EINECS | 219-067-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H12O2Si/c1-8(2,3)4-5(6)7/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,6,7) |
| Molecular Formula | C5H12O2Si |
| Molar Mass | 132.23 |
| Density | 0.8830 (estimate) |
| Melting Point | 39-42°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 90-95°C 10mm |
| Flash Point | 203°F |
| Solubility | Sol ethereal solvents. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.475mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | solid |
| BRN | 1679394 |
| pKa | 5.23±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.416 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN3261 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AK0843500 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10-21 |
| TSCA | No |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | Used to synthesize α-trimethylsilane carboxylic acid, α,β-unsaturated acid and α-trimethylsilane-γ-butyrolactone; convert carbonyl compounds into α,β-unsaturated thiol esters; prepare TMS-ketene. |