Hexamethyldisiloxane
Product Description
| Product | Hexamethyldisiloxane |
| CAS | 107-46-0 |
| Formula | C6H18OSi2 |
| Synonym | Belsil DM 0.65, Hexamethyldisiloxane, HMDSO, bis(trimethylsilyl)oxide, OS 10, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisiloxane, bis-trimethylsilyloxide, Bis(trimethylsilyl) ether, Bis(trimethylsilyl) oxide, CH7310, Bis (trimethylsilyl) ether, ((CH3)3Si)2O, Dow corning 200/0.65, KF 96L, 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-disiloxane, Disiloxane, hexamethyl-, SWS-F 221, belsildm0.65, Oxybis(trimethylsilane), Disiloxane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl-, HMDS, Oxybis (trimethylsilane) Silane, oxybis (trimethyl-, NSC 43346, Bis (trimethylsilyl) oxide, H7310, Fluka AG, Silane, oxybis(trimethyl)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 162.38 |
| EINECS | 203-492-7 |
| SMILES | C[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)C |
| Storage Temperature | Flammables area |
| BRN Number | 1736258 |
| Boiling Point | 101 °C |
| Melting Point | -59 °C |
| Density | 0.764 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 33 °F |
| Vapor Density | >1 |
| Stability | Stable, but moisture sensitive. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive Index | 1.377 |
| Water solubility | insoluble |
| Notes | Hexamethyldisiloxane uses and applications include: Antifoam, emollient, antistat in cosmetics; silylation of carboxylic acids; endcapper for silicones; low polarity solvent; coupling agent; blocking agent; lubricant; release agent Suggested storage of Hexamethyldisiloxane: Store under nitrogen; hygroscopic; keep tightly closed; keep away from heat, sparks, open flame |
| Function | Intermediates, Acid, Lubricant |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Organics |
| Class | Solvent |
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