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Methylsilane is the organosilicon compound with the formula . It is a colorless gas that ignites in air. It can be prepared by reduction of methyltrichlorosilane with lithium aluminium hydride. It has been investigated as a precursor to silicon carbide.

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Methylsilane is the organosilicon compound with the formula . It is a colorless gas that ignites in air. It can be prepared by reduction of methyltrichlorosilane with lithium aluminium hydride. It has been investigated as a precursor to silicon carbide.

Methylsilane has been the subject of extensive theoretical analysis.

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