Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane

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Product Description

ProductHexamethylcyclotrisiloxane
CAS541-05-9
FormulaC6H18O3Si3
SynonymDimethylsiloxane cyclic trimer, Cyclotrisiloxane, hexamethyl-, 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexamethyl-[1,3,5,2,4,6] trioxatrisilinane, 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexamethyl-1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatrisilinane, cyclotrisiloxane,hexamethyl-, hexamethyl-cyclotrisiloxan, hexamethylcyclortrisiloxane, Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane, CH7260, HEXAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight222.46
EINECS208-765-4
SMILES[Si]1(O[Si](O[Si](O1)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C
InChI1S/C6H18O3Si3/c1-10(2)7-11(3,4)9-12(5,6)8-10/h1-6H3
Melting Point64.5 ° C
Water solubility1.570 mg/L
Boiling Point134 ° C
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant5.20E-13 cm3/molecule-sec
Henry's Law Constant0.064 atm-m3/mole
log P (octanol-water)4.470
Melting Point50-64 °C
Density1.02
StabilityStable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.
Vapor Density1
NotesHexamethylcyclotrisiloxane uses and applications include: Coupling agent; release agent; lubricant; blocking agent; chemical intermediate; undergoes ring-opening anionic polymerization; vehicle in cosmetics Suggested storage of Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane: Store in cool, dry place; keep container closed; moisture-sensitive; keep away from heat, sparks, open flame
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