Tms Acetylene

Tms Acetylene also called Trimethylsilylacetylene, is a versatile two carbon building block of considerable utility. Unlike acetylene itself, which is a gas at room temperature and potentially dangerous, this mono protected synthon is an  easily handled liquid.  In many instances introduction of the ethynyl group is facilitated by the use of TMS-acetylene.  It can be used in many types of synthetic procedures without the need for specialized equipment.