Tert-Butyldimethylsilyl chloride
CAS#: 18162-48-6
Tert-Butyldimethylsilyl chloride, often abbreviated as TBDMS-Cl, is an organosilicon compound with the formula (CH3)3CSi(CH3)2Cl. It is commonly used in organic chemistry as a silylating agent to protect sensitive functional groups like alcohols and amines. The compound features a silicon atom bonded to a tert-butyl group, two methyl groups, and a chlorine atom.
