Where does “trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane” come from?
trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane (English) comes from English trifluoromethyl — The univalent radical CF- derived from methyl.
trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane (English): A fluorinated organosilicon reagent used in organic chemistry to transfer a trifluoromethyl group (–CF₃) onto other molecules, especially in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fluorinated compounds. It acts as a stable source of reactive CF₃ units during chemical reactions
Definitions
- A fluorinated organosilicon reagent used in organic chemistry to transfer a trifluoromethyl group (–CF₃) onto other molecules, especially in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fluorinated compounds. It acts as a stable source of reactive CF₃ units during chemical reactions
Ancestry of “trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane”, step by step
trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English trifluoromethyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | trifluoromethyl | The univalent radical CF- derived from methyl |
via English trimethylsilane
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | trimethylsilane | The organosilane (CH3)3SiH |