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Hexamethyldisilane is a compact organodisilane with a silicon–silicon bond and six methyl groups, typically handled as a colorless, highly flammable liquid. It is used as a trimethylsilyl source in organic synthesis and as a silicon-containing precursor in vapor-deposition work. Aure Chemical supplies Hexamethyldisilane (CAS 1450-14-2) for industrial synthesis and electronics-related customers who require documented quality and export-ready documentation.

Basic Information of Hexamethyldisilane

The values below follow widely cited laboratory and catalog references. They are intended for identification, handling review, and procurement screening rather than as a substitute for a current specification sheet.

CAS No.	1450-14-2
EC No.	215-911-0
Linear Formula	(CH3)3SiSi(CH3)3
Molecular Weight	146.38
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Melting Point	9–12 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	112–114 °C (lit.)
Density	0.715 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 1993 3/PG II
Chemical Structure

Key Applications of Hexamethyldisilane

• Silylating reagent in organic synthesis: Hexamethyldisilane is used as a trimethylsilyl source for allylic acetates, aryl halides, diketones and related substrates, offering an alternative to chlorotrimethylsilane in selected silylation procedures.

• CVD precursor for silicon-containing films: It serves as a vapor-phase source material for chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide and other silicon-containing thin films in electronics and materials processing.

• Building block for organosilicon intermediates: The Si–Si bond provides a compact route into silasubstituted organic molecules and other specialty organosilicon structures used in laboratory and industrial synthesis.

• Reducing aid and co-catalyst: Combined with fluoride sources, it is employed in the reduction of aromatic nitro compounds and as a co-catalyst or regenerating reagent in selected palladium- and rhodium-catalyzed transformations.

• Process solvent-compatible organosilane: It dissolves in common organic solvents such as alcohols, ether and acetone, which supports its use in formulated reaction media and controlled laboratory-scale processing.

Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner for Hexamethyldisilane Supply

• Specification-driven quality control: Material is sourced and checked against defined assay expectations so silylation and deposition users can work with a consistent organodisilane profile from lot to lot.

• International flammable-liquid logistics: Export shipments are arranged through established channels that accommodate Class 3 packing and destination-specific transport requirements.

• SDS and transport documentation: Current SDS, COA and UN 1993 dangerous-goods paperwork are available to support industrial purchasing and incoming compliance review.

• Packaging options for lab and bulk use: Support is available for selecting sealed containers suited to this low-flash-point liquid, from research packs through larger industrial quantities.

Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 2, GHS02); Eye irritation (Category 2, GHS07); Skin sensitization (Category 1, GHS07); Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, respiratory tract irritation (Category 3, GHS07). Respiratory sensitization (H334, GHS08) is also notified on some C&L / SDS records.

Hazard Statements: H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor; H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

UN Number: UN 1993 (Flammable liquid, n.o.s.)

Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquids)

Packing Group: II