triethylchlorosilane
Triethylchlorosilane, with the chemical formula (C2H5)3SiCl, is an organosilicon compound. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. This compound is characterized by a silicon atom bonded to three ethyl groups and one chlorine atom. Its molecular weight is approximately 164.7 g/mol. Triethylchlorosilane is typically produced through the direct process, reacting ethyl chloride with silicon in the presence of a copper catalyst. It is a reactive substance due to the presence of the silicon-chlorine bond, which is susceptible to hydrolysis.
In terms of its applications, triethylchlorosilane serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various