Tetramethylsilane is used as a building block in organometallic chemistry. It acts as a by-product in the production of methyl chlorosilanes. Also, it serves as a precursor to silicon dioxide or silicon carbide. It is used as internal reference standard for the calibration of chemical sift for ¹, ¹³ and ²⁹ NMR spectroscopy. In addition, it is used as an aviation fuel.

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Applications
Tetramethylsilane is used as a building block in organometallic chemistry. It acts as a by-product in the production of methyl chlorosilanes. Also, it serves as a precursor to silicon dioxide or silicon carbide. It is used as internal reference standard for the calibration of chemical sift for ¹, ¹³ and ²⁹ NMR spectroscopy. In addition, it is used as an aviation fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether and most organic solvents. Immiscible with cold sulfuric acid.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.