Silylating reagent, not a coupling agent or crosslinker. A strong Lewis acid and iodide source that cleaves ethers, esters, acetals and carbamates, and installs trimethylsilyl protecting groups in organic synthesis.
Product Code
IO31
Iodotrimethylsilane (TMSI)
CAS Number
16029-98-4
Description
Synonyms
Key applications
- Cleavage of ethers, esters and acetals in organic synthesis
- Trimethylsilyl protecting-group chemistry
- Lewis acid catalyst for silylation reactions
Characteristics
| Family | Silane Intermediates & Reagents |
|---|---|
| Functionality | Silylating agent |
| Molecular formula | C3H9ISi |
| Molecular weight | 200.09 g/mol |