CH3C6H4SiH3

CH3C6H4SiH3, also known as (methylphenyl)silane or tolyl silane, is an organosilicon compound. Its chemical structure consists of a methyl group (CH3) and a phenyl group (C6H4) attached to a silicon atom, which is also bonded to three hydrogen atoms (SiH3). The phenyl group in this molecule is a benzene ring with a methyl substituent, meaning it is a toluene derivative. Specifically, the methyl group can be located at the ortho, meta, or para position relative to the silicon-containing substituent on the benzene ring, leading to three possible isomers: ortho-(methylphenyl)silane, meta-(methylphenyl)silane, and para-(methylphenyl)silane.

This compound belongs to the class of silanes, which are silicon hydrides. The Si-H bonds present in the silane group are reactive and can undergo various chemical transformations, such as hydrosilylation reactions. Organosilicon compounds like tolyl silane find applications in materials science and organic synthesis, often serving as precursors for silicon-containing polymers or as reagents in specialized chemical reactions. Their properties are influenced by the interplay between the organic aromatic ring and the silicon hydride moiety.