Synonym: 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-Octamethyltrisiloxane; Dimethylbis(trimethylsiloxy)silane; Pentamethyl(trimethylsiloxy)disiloxane; Pentamethyl(trimethylsilyloxy)disiloxane
CAS Number: 107-51-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H24O2Si3
Molecular Weight: 236.53
EC Number: 203-497-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008264
Linear Formula: [(CH3)3SiO]2Si(CH3)2
Product Type: Chemical
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assay |
98% |
bp |
153 °C (lit.) |
density |
0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form |
liquid |
InChI |
1S/C8H24O2Si3/c1-11(2,3)9-13(7,8)10-12(4,5)6/h1-8H3 |
InChI key |
CXQXSVUQTKDNFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
mp |
−82 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level |
100 |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.384 (lit.) |
SMILES string |
C[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)C |
vapor density |
>1 (vs air) |
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. |
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. |
Packaging: |
5, 100 mL in glass bottle |
Symbol |
GHS02 |
Signal word |
Warning |
Hazard statements |
H226 |
Precautionary statements |
P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243 |
Risk Statements |
10 |
Safety Statements |
23-24/25 |
RIDADR |
UN 1993C 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) |
84.2 °F - (External MSDS) |
Flash Point(C) |
29 °C - (External MSDS) |
Purity |
98% |
bp |
153 °C (lit.) |
mp |
−82 °C (lit.) |
Density |
0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.384 (lit.) |
UNSPSC |
12352103 |