Silylating reagent, not a coupling agent or crosslinker. Milder and more selective than the iodide analog for cleaving lactones, epoxides, acetals and phosphonate esters, and for protecting hydroxyl groups in synthesis.
Product Code
BR31
Bromotrimethylsilane (TMSBr)
CAS Number
2857-97-8
Description
Synonyms
Key applications
- Cleavage of lactones, epoxides and acetals
- Hydroxyl-group protection in synthesis
- Intermediate for silicone compound synthesis
Characteristics
| Family | Silane Intermediates & Reagents |
|---|---|
| Functionality | Silylating agent |
| Molecular formula | C3H9BrSi |
| Molecular weight | 153.09 g/mol |