Chemicals and Drugs

Silanes

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.

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Abstract

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.

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  • Silane

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(75); was see under SILICON 1975-90; HYDROSILICONS, SILICANS & SILICOHYDRIDES were see SILANES 1975-93

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Previous Indexing

  • Silicon (1966-1974)

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  1. D01w.837w.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Silanes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012821. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012821
  2. Silanes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_silicon-hydrogen_compounds
  3. Silanes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2476769