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Trimethylsilyl chloride
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<p>Trimethylsilyl chloride, also known as chlorotrimethylsilane is an <a href="/facts/Organosilicon_compound/JvUwzDQ4">organosilicon compound</a> (<a href="/facts/Silyl_halide/JvUwzDQ4">silyl halide</a>), with the formula (CH3)3SiCl, often abbreviated Me3SiCl or TMSCl. It is a colourless volatile liquid that is stable in the absence of water. It is widely used in organic chemistry. </p>