Allyltrimethylsilane is the organosilicon compound with the formula (CH₃)₃SiCH₂CH=CH₂. The molecule consists of the

trimethylsilyl group A trimethylsilyl group (abbreviated TMS) is a functional group in organic chemistry. This group consists of three methyl groups bonded to a silicon atom minus;Si(CH3)3 which is in turn bonded to the rest of a molecule. This structural group is c ...

attached to

allyl group In organic chemistry, an allyl group is a substituent with the structural formula , where R is the rest of the molecule. It consists of a methylene bridge () attached to a vinyl group (). The name is derived from the scientific name for garlic, ...

. This colorless liquid is used in

organic synthesis Organic synthesis is a special branch of chemical synthesis and is concerned with the intentional construction of organic compounds. Organic molecules are often more complex than inorganic compounds, and their synthesis has developed into one o ...

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Reagents for organic chemistry Trimethylsilyl compounds