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Octamethyltrisiloxane

98%

Synonym(s):

1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-Octamethyltrisiloxane, Dimethylbis(trimethylsiloxy)silane, Pentamethyl(trimethylsiloxy)disiloxane, Pentamethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)disiloxane

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Linear Formula:
[(CH3)3SiO]2Si(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
236.53
Beilstein:
1753063
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.384 (lit.)

bp

153 °C (lit.)

mp

−82 °C (lit.)

density

0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C8H24O2Si3/c1-11(2,3)9-13(7,8)10-12(4,5)6/h1-8H3

InChI key

CXQXSVUQTKDNFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Octamethyltrisiloxane, commonly referred to as octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, falls under the category of siloxanes. Its versatile applications include serving as a solvent, coupling agent, and surface tension modifier in various industries. Furthermore, it plays a significant role in the production of adhesives, sealants, and lubricants.

Application

Octamethyltrisiloxane is used as a solvent for good dispersion of styrene and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which are used in the fabrication of perovskite barium titanate inverse opal films.

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Flame

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

84.2 °F - (External MSDS)

Flash Point(C)

29 °C - (External MSDS)

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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