16700, HEXAMETHYLDISILAZANE (HMDS)

(HMDS), Hexamethyldisilazane, Reagent

(CH₃)₃SiNHSi(CH₃)₃   F.W. 161.40   CAS #999-97-3
b.p. 126.7°C
Assay >97.0%
Specific Gravity @25°C 0.774
Refractive Index @20°C: 1.407
* For fast preparation of soft insect tissues for SEM. A good substitution for critical point drying. Int. J. Insect Morh. Embryol., 12(4), 201 (1983) Stain Tech., 58(6), 347 (1983)
* Bray, D.F., Et-al. (1993). Micros. Res. and Technique. 26:489-495. A comparison of HMDS, Peldri II, and critical point drying methods for SEM of biological specimens.