SiMe2
SiMe2 is a shorthand notation commonly used in organic and organosilicon chemistry to represent a specific silicon-centered structural group. It refers to a silicon atom bonded to two methyl groups (Me), which are methyl groups consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms. This group is often encountered as a substituent in silicon-based compounds, where it influences the chemical and physical properties of the molecule.
The SiMe2 group is characterized by a silicon atom in the +4 oxidation state, bonded to two
In chemical synthesis, SiMe2 groups are often introduced via hydrosilylation, silylation, or other silicon transfer reactions.
The SiMe2 moiety is also significant in the design of silicon-based materials, including coatings, elastomers, and