Compounds similar to hydrocarbons in which a tetravalent silicon atom replaces the carbon atom. They are very reactive, ignite in air, and form useful derivatives.
Entry Term(s)
Silane
Previous Indexing
Silicon (1966-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under SILICON 1975-90; HYDROSILICONS, SILICANS & SILICOHYDRIDES were see SILANES 1975-93
Online Note
use SILANES to search HYDROSILICONS, SILICANS & SILICOHYDRIDES 1975-93
History Note
91(75); was see under SILICON 1975-90; HYDROSILICONS, SILICANS & SILICOHYDRIDES were see SILANES 1975-93
Compounds similar to hydrocarbons in which a tetravalent silicon atom replaces the carbon atom. They are very reactive, ignite in air, and form useful derivatives.
