Allyltrimethylsilane (762-72-1) (C6H14Si)

Allyltrimethylsilane is an organosilicon compound with the molecular formula C6H14Si, consisting of an allyl group attached to a trimethylsilyl moiety. It appears as a colorless, flammable liquid and is soluble in most organic solvents. The compound is chemically stable under normal conditions but exhibits high reactivity in the presence of suitable catalysts, making it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis.
It is widely used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturing. Allyltrimethylsilane is particularly important in carboncarbon bond-forming reactions, including allylation processes used to prepare alcohols and complex organic molecules. It is also employed in research laboratories for developing advanced intermediates, fine chemicals, and functionalized compounds for various industrial applications.