Triethylsilane
Agent Name
Triethylsilane
CAS Number
617-86-7
Formula
C6-H16-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Triethylsilicon hydride; Silane, triethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Triethylhydrosilane; TES; [Merck Index] UN1993
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor like garlic; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reducing agent in synthetic organic chemistry (silylations, radical chain reactions, and transfer hydrogenations); [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [Merck Index] A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Silicon tetrahydride." See "Tetramethylsilane" and "Diethylsilane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
42.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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