Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Hexamethoxydisilane (CAS: 5851-07-0)?
Answer
Hexamethoxydisilane (CAS: 5851-07-0) is a colorless, viscous liquid at room temperature. It has a molecular weight of approximately 224.3 and a boiling point of around 125°C. The compound is poorly soluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents. It is highly reactive, particularly towards acids and bases, making it useful in chemical synthesis and surface modification applications.
About
CAS No
5851-07-0
English Name
Hexamethoxydisilane
Molecular Formula
C6H18O6Si2
Molecular Weight
242.38 g/mol
SMILES
CO[Si](OC)(OC)[Si](OC)(OC)OC
InChIKey
LMQGXNPPTQOGDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-07 05:52
