Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide is used as a silylating agent in the synthesis of pseudohalides, trifluoroacetate and tetramethylsilyl halides. It is used in the transformation of oxides and chlorides into corresponding sulfides. It is also used in the preparation of dimethyltrisulfane as well as thiones from aldehydes and ketones. Further, it is used as a reducing agent to reduce aromatic nitro compounds to amines.

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