Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Triisopropylsilyl acrylate (CAS: 157859-20-6)?
Answer
Triisopropylsilyl acrylate (CAS: 157859-20-6) is a colorless, viscous liquid with a refractive index of 1.43 and a specific gravity of 1.02 g/cm³. It has a molecular weight of approximately 274.4 g/mol and is poorly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. It is known for its reactivity in polymerization reactions under UV light or through free radical initiators. It undergoes addition and substitution reactions readily, making it an important monomer in the synthesis of functional polymers.
About
CAS No
157859-20-6
English Name
Triisopropylsilyl acrylate
Molecular Formula
C12H24O2Si
Molecular Weight
228.41 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)[Si](C(C)C)(C(C)C)OC(=O)C=C
InChIKey
PQSIXYSSKXAOFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
