N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide
Agent Name
N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide
CAS Number
10416-59-8
Formula
C8-H21-N-O-Si2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanimidic acid, N-(trimethylsilyl)-, trimethylsilyl ester; N-(Trimethylsilyl)acetimidic acid, trimethylsilyl ester; Acetimidic acid, N-(trimethylsilyl)-, trimethylsilyl ester; Trimethylsilyl N-trimethylsilylacetamidate; [ChemIDplus] BSA; BSA Derivatization Grade; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2920
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless or pale yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes decreased immune response in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 750 mg/kg); [RTECS] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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