Wacker Chemie (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane (CMM3)

Wacker Chemie (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane (CMM3) is a clear, mobile, colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It serves as a building block for pharmaceutical ingredients and pesticides, and it finds applications in the chemical industry. The lead time for production is based on campaign production. Furthermore, it involves backward integration with silane, CMM2, and MeCl.

Chemical Name: (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane

CAS Number: 2344-80-1

Functions: Intermediate

Chemical Family: Chlorinated Compounds, Halogenated Compounds, Silanes

Synonyms: (Trimethylsilyl)Methyl Chloride

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Molecular formula
C₄H₁₁ClSi
CAS No.
2344-80-1
EC No.
219-058-5
Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane (CMM3) - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Building Blocks (Agro)
  • Building Blocks for Synthesis (Pharma)
  • Chemical Industry
  • Building block for pharmaceutical ingredients
  • Building block for pesticides

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)97 - 98 °C
Density (at 20°C)0.879g/cm³
Flash Point-2°CDIN 51755
Ignition Temperature295°CDIN 51794
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)0.4g/l
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)20.5hPa
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight122.67
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chloromethyl trimethylsilanemin. 98.0%Gas Chromatography
Tetrahydrofuranemax. 0.9%Gas Chromatography
Properties
  • Content min. 98.0%
  • Lead time : campaign production
  • Backward integration to Silane CMM2 and MeCl
  • REACH : SCC (handling as intermediate under strictly controlled conditions)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Drums internally lacquered 216l (160 kg net) Jerrycan 30l (20 kg net)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information
  • Storage stability for at least: 24 months
  • Further information for storage: Keep in the original container in a cool well ventilated place. Keep container dry and tightly closed.
  • Conditions for storage rooms and vessels: Unsuitable material for storage containers, casks and pipelines: iron , polyethylene
  • Storage beyond the recommended period does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.