tert-Butyldimethylsilanol

[18173-64-3] C6H16OSi (MW 132.28) InChI = 1S/C6H16OSi/c1-6(2,3)8(4,5)7/h7H,1-5H3 InChIKey = FGWRMMTYIZKYMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N (reagent used as a t-BuMe2SiO nucleophilic component in coupling reactions) Alternate Name: TBSOH. Physical Data: bp 139 °C/739 mmHg; d 0.84 g cm−3. Solubility: soluble in most organic solvents. Form Supplied in: clear, viscous liquid; widely available. Purification: distillation. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: due to moisture sensitivity tert-butyldimethylsilanol should be stored and handled under inert gas. The containers should be kept in cool, dry, and well-ventilated places. tert-Butyldimethylsilanol may be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin, so proper personal protective equipment and a fume hood are necessary when working with this chemical. Identified as a skin and eye irritant. There are no data available on the acute toxicity. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible liquid and vapor.