Trimethylsilyl chloride (TMSCl) is an organosilicon compound commonly used as a protecting group in organic chemistry, particularly in the context of protecting alcohols as described in Section 17.8 Protection of Alcohols. It is a silylating agent that can temporarily mask the reactivity of hydroxyl groups, allowing for selective transformations elsewhere in the molecule.
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