Term Name: hexamethyldisilazane
Synonyms: ((CH3)3Si)2NH, (TMS)2NH, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisilazane, 1,1,1-trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)silanamine, Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine, Hexamethylsilazane, HMDS, Trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)silanamine
Definition: An N-silyl compound obtained from ammonia by replacement of two of the hydrogens with trimethylsilyl groups. Hexamethyldisilazane is a derivatisation agent used in gas chromatography mass spectrometry applications.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:85068]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: N-silyl compound
has_parent_hydride: ammonia
has_role: chromatographic reagent