The systematic name of 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride is [2-(chloromethoxy)ethyl](trimethyl)silane. With the CAS registry number 76513-69-4, it is also named as Silane, [2-(chloromethoxy)ethyl]trimethyl-. The product's categories are Aliphatics; Biochemistry; Protection & Derivatization Reagents (for Synthesis); Reagents for Oligosaccharide Synthesis; Si (Classes of Silicon Compounds); Si-(C)4 Compounds; Silicon Compounds (for Synthesis); Synthetic Organic Chemistry. It is colorless to light yellow liquid which is stable under normal temperature and pressure. Additionally, this chemical should be sealed in the container and stored in the cool and dry place.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.23; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.23; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.23; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 29.25; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 29.25; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 390.03; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 390.03; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.413; (14)Molar Refractivity: 45.15 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 181 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 17.9×10^-24 cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 21.1 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.92 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 46.7 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.12 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 182.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 1.12 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride: It can be obtained by formaldehyde and 2-trimethylsilanyl-ethanol. This reaction needs reagent HCl at temperature of 0 °C. The yield is 87%.

Uses of 2-(Trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl chloride: It can react with 1H-imidazole to get 1-(2-trimethylsilanyl-ethoxymethyl)-1H-imidazole. This reaction needs reagent NaH and solvent tetrahydrofuran at temperature of 20 °C. The reaction time is 2.5 hours.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is flammable and can cause burns, so people should keep it away from sources of ignition. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. If you want to contact this product, you must wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
1. SMILES:ClCOCC[Si](C)(C)C
2. InChI:InChI=1/C6H15ClOSi/c1-9(2,3)5-4-8-6-7/h4-6H2,1-3H3 
3. InChIKey:BPXKZEMBEZGUAH-UHFFFAOYAW