Phenylsilane is a chemical compound that consists of a silicon atom bonded to a phenyl group (C₆H₅). The chemical formula for phenylsilane is C₆H₅SiH₃. It is a type of organosilicon compound, where silicon is bonded to organic groups.
Phenylsilane is commonly used in organic synthesis as a source of phenyl groups in various reactions. It can undergo reactions to introduce the phenyl group into different organic compounds. Phenylsilane can also be used as a hydrosilane reducing agent in certain chemical transformations.
In addition to its synthetic applications, phenylsilane can also be employed in materials science and as a precursor in the production of other organosilicon compounds. Its properties make it useful in a range of applications where the presence of a phenyl group attached to silicon is beneficial.