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dichlorosilane
Description
Dichlorosilane (SiH2Cl2) is a colorless, flammable, and highly reactive gas. It is a key intermediate in the production of high-purity silicon, which is used in the manufacturing of semiconductors and solar cells. Dichlorosilane is typically synthesized by the reaction of silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4) with hydrogen gas (H2) in the presence of a catalyst. It is also a by-product of the production of trichlorosilane (SiHCl3), which is another important precursor for silicon wafer production. Dichlorosilane is highly corrosive and can react violently with water and other protic solvents. It is also toxic and can cause respiratory irritation and other health problems. Due to its importance in the electronics industry, dichlorosilane is extensively studied for its properties, synthesis methods, and applications. Researchers are also investigating ways to improve its production efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.'
dichlorosilane: RN given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]
Cross-References
| ID Source | ID |
|---|
| PubMed CID | 61330 |
| MeSH ID | M0261066 |
Synonyms (13)
| Synonym |
|---|
| un2189 |
| dichlorosilane [un2189] [poison gas] |
| einecs 223-888-3 |
| silane, dichloro- |
| 4109-96-0 |
| dichlorosilane |
| dichlorosilane, >=99.99% trace metals basis |
| dichiorosilane |
| DTXSID1052082 , |
| Q418556 |
| dtxcid2030649 |
| silicon chloride hydride (sicl2h2) |
| sih2cl2 |
Research Excerpts
Toxicity
| Excerpt | Reference | Relevance |
|---|
| " Apart from silane (SiH4), toxic effects of DCS seem to be characterized by chloride compounds derived from DCS." | ( Acute and subacute inhalation toxicity of dichlorosilane in male ICR mice.
Ishizuka, C; Koshi, S; Kudo, M; Nakashima, H; Nakaza, M; Omae, K; Sakurai, H; Shibata, T; Takebayashi, T; Yamazaki, K, 1996) | 0.56 |
Research
Studies (5)
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 2 (40.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (60.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |
Market Indicators
Research Demand Index: 59.46
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| Metric | This Compound (vs All) |
|---|
| Research Demand Index | 59.46 (24.57) | | Research Supply Index | 1.79 (2.92) | | Research Growth Index | 4.45 (4.65) | | Search Engine Demand Index | 91.08 (26.88) | | Search Engine Supply Index | 2.00 (0.95) |
| |
Study Types
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 5 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] |