Additional Properties
- Synonyms 2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-4-AZA-2,6-DISILAHEPTANE
- HMIS 2-3-0-X
- Molecular Formula C8H23NSi2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol) 189.45
- Purity (%) 95%
- TSCA No
- Boiling Point (˚C/mmHg) 171°
- Density (g/mL) 0.7864
- Flash Point (˚C) 33 °C
- Refractive Index @ 20˚C 1.4267
Application
Opens epoxides with high regioselectivity.1
Forms imine with formaldehyde that does not readily trimerize.2 This aldimine can be used to form ?-lactams.3,4
Reacts with ketones for form imines with (E)-isomer selectivity.5
Reference
1. Constantieux, T. et al. Synlett 1998, 510.
2. Capperucci, A. et al. J. Organomet. Chem. 1993, 458, C1.
3. Palomo, C. et al. Ang. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 1996, 35, 1239.
4. Palomo, C. et al. J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun. 1997, 233.
5. Palomo, C. et al. J. Org. Chem. 1997, 62, 2070.
Safety