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Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine
Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane, or HMDS) a chemical reagent with molecular formula (CH3)3Si-NH-Si(CH3)3 which consists of ammonia substituted with two trimethylsilyl functional groups. It is a clear, colorless liquid that will hydrolize slowly upon exposure to water. A bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (also known as hexamethyldisilazide) results from the deprotonation of the nitrogen atom of bis(trimethylsilyl)amines and are used as non-nucleophilic bases: Examples of these bases are:
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Uses in organic chemistryOne of the uses of HMDS is as a reagent in condensation reactions of heterocyclic compounds such as in the microwave synthesis of a derivative of xanthine[2]: Other usesHMDS is often used in Photolithography as an adhesion promoter for Photoresist. Best results are obtained by applying HMDS from the gas phase on heated substrates.[3] See alsoReferences
Categories: Amines | Organosilicon compounds | Reagents for organic chemistry |
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