Silanes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010857",
  "term": "Silanes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Compounds consisting of silicon and hydrogen atoms, analogous to alkanes but with silicon replacing carbon in the backbone. They have the general formula SinH2n+2 for linear and branched structures. Silanes are typically colorless gases or liquids, highly reactive, and find applications in semiconductor manufacturing and as reducing agents.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkanes",
    "hydrocarbyl groups"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1365 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/silanes/"
}