Hexamethyldisilane acts as a silylating reagent for allylic acetates, aryl halides and diketones. It is a source material for vapor deposition during silicon carbide growth. It is also used in electronic and semiconducter industries.
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ApplicationsHexamethyldisilane acts as a silylating reagent for allylic acetates, aryl halides and diketones. It is a source material for vapor deposition during silicon carbide growth. It is also used in electronic and semiconducter industries.
SolubilityInsoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone.
NotesStable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and bases.