1546300

Polydimethylsiloxane

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Dimethylpolysiloxane, Dimethylsiloxane, Silicone oil, Polydimethylsiloxane
• CAS Number: 9016-00-6
• MDL number: MFCD00084411
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: polydimethylsiloxane
• mol wt: 71800-547100 g/mol
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• InChI: 1S/C2H6OSi/c1-4(2)3/h1-2H3
• InChI key: SEUDSDUUJXTXSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Polydimethylsiloxane USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard preparation, standard and standard stock solution for the assay according to the given below general chapters and monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

• Calcium Carbonate, Magnesia, and Simethicone Chewable Tablets
• Simethicone Oral Suspension
• Simethicone Capsules
• Dimethicone
• Simethicone

Clear, colorless fluid polymer useful as a stationary phase in gas chromatography and as an anti-foaming agent.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 609.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 321 °C - closed cup