title: Methylsilane
text: # Methylsilane
  
  Methylsilane is the organosilicon compound with the formula $CH_3SiH_3.$ 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.
  
  