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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Chlorotrimethylsilane</strong> (CAS 75-77-4, Formula C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>9</sub>ClSi) is a volatile silylating agent widely used in organic synthesis. It serves as a critical reagent for protecting hydroxyl groups and converting carboxylic acids to trimethylsilyl esters.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing for intermediate synthesis.</li>
<li>Petrochemical analysis via gas chromatography derivatization.</li>
<li>Semiconductor cleaning and surface modification processes.</li>
<li>Production of silicone fluids and resins.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly store under anhydrous conditions away from moisture. Requires corrosive material handling protocols due to hydrolysis releasing HCl gas. Not approved for direct clinical use or pharmaceutical ingestion.</p>