Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Bis(trimethylsilyl)amine (also known as hexamethyldisilazane or HMDS) is an organosilicon compound with the molecular formula [(CH3)3Si]2NH. The molecule is a derivative of ammonia with trimethylsilyl groups in place of two hydrogen atoms. This colorless liquid is a reagent and a precursor to bases that are popular in organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry.
