CAS 995-45-9: Tributylchlorosilane

Tributylchlorosilane

Chlorotributylsilane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It has been shown to have an effect on the uptake of neurotransmitters and the release of serotonin from brain cells. Chlorotributylsilane has also been shown to be a solid catalyst for asymmetric synthesis, which can be used to produce terpenes. The compound has no biological properties or toxicity, but it does show some reactivity with hydroxyl groups and other chemical species. Chlorotributylsilane can be used in plant physiology research as a reactive agent for chlorination reactions that mimic natural chlorophyll production.

Chlorotri-n-butylsilane is as silylating agent. It can react with bromo-trifluoro-methane, to product tributyl-trifluoromethyl-silane. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.