Hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS)
CAS Number:
999-97-3
Linear Formula:
C6H19NSi2
In stock
Used in place of critical point drying for preparation of soft tissues for SEM observation. Procedure takes 5 minutes as compared to 90 minutes for critical point drying.
Shipping Requirements:
None
Boiling Point:
125°
Refractive Index:
n20/D 1.407
Density:
0.765
Molecular Weight:
161.4
Stain Technology, 58 (6), 347 (1983); Biotechnic and Histochemistry, 69 (4), 192 (1994); Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science, 114(2):129-135 (2011).
Hazards:
Corrosive
Flammable liquid
Irritant
Flammable liquid
Irritant
Handling:
Glove, chemical goggles & fume hood
Storage:
Store at room temperature