SiOCOCH3

SiOCOCH3 is a small organosilicon compound described by the connectivity Si–O–C(=O)–CH3, corresponding to the SMILES string SiOCOCH3. In structural terms, it can be viewed as a methyl ester fragment attached to a silicon center through an oxygen atom, yielding an Si–O–C(=O)–CH3 linkage. Publicly available data on this specific compound are limited, and it is not a common reagent in standard synthetic chemistry.

Structure and properties

The molecule presents a siloxy carbonyl arrangement where the ester-like carbonyl is linked to silicon via an Si–O bond. Because detailed physical properties (such as boiling point, density, or exact reactivity) are not broadly reported, the compound is typically referenced in theoretical discussions or as a fragment within larger organosilicon systems rather than as a standalone, widely used reagent.

Synthesis and reactivity

There are no widely cited, established procedures for preparing SiOCOCH3 in standard chemical literature. If generated in practice, it would likely be through a controlled condensation or acylation step that forms an Si–O–C(=O)–CH3 linkage, under conditions that minimize hydrolysis or decomposition. The Si–O–C(=O) bond is expected to be moisture sensitive, with hydrolysis potentially yielding acetic acid and silicon-containing hydroxyl species (siloxanes or silanols) under aqueous conditions.

Applications

Due to the scarcity of comprehensive data, SiOCOCH3 is not a widely used reagent. It is primarily of interest in theoretical discussions of silicon–oxygen–carbonyl chemistry and as a structural motif in larger, more complex organosilicon compounds studied in academic research.

See also

Organosilicon compounds, siloxy esters, carbonate esters, silicon–oxygen bonds.