(Ph)2SiH2, CAS No. 775-12-2

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775-12-2

Catalog No. EBD52037

CAS 775-12-2

Name (Ph)2SiH2

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Basic Information

Synonyms: diphenylsilane (Ph)2SiH2 NSC33013 Silane,diphenyl- Benzene,1,1'-silylenebis-

Molecular Formula: C12H10Si

Molecular Weight: 182.29

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Other Polymers and Macromolecular Materials Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

Diphenylsilane is an organosilicon compound with the chemical formula (C6H5)2SiH2. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid that serves as a versatile monomer and reducing agent in synthetic chemistry. Its primary industrial application is in the synthesis of polysilanes and as a precursor for silicon-containing polymers and materials. It is used in the production of silicon carbide (SiC) fibers and ceramics via polymer-derived ceramic routes. Additionally, diphenylsilane acts as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the reduction of carbonyl compounds and in hydrosilylation reactions to form carbon-silicon bonds. The compound must be handled with care due to its pyrophoric nature (can ignite spontaneously in air) and moisture sensitivity. It is typically stored under an inert atmosphere.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: <20°C

Boiling Point: 95-97 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 98 °C

Density: 0.993 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.579(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colorless liquid