Description
1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane is used as a monomer in the production of silicone polymers or silicone resins. It is used as a precursor to prepare other organosilicon compounds. It is also utilized in non-aqueous polymer preparation as well as a laboratory reagent.
Applications
1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane is used as a monomer in the production of silicone polymers or silicone resins. It is used as a precursor to prepare other organosilicon compounds. It is also utilized in non-aqueous polymer preparation as well as a laboratory reagent.
Solubility
It reacts with water to produce dimethylsilanol, dimethylsilan ediol and hydrogen gas.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in cool place.
Specifications
Boiling Point |
70°C to 71°C |
CAS |
3277-26-7 |
Molecular Formula |
C4H12OSi2 |
UN Number |
UN1993 |
Flash Point |
−26°C (−15°F) |
Solubility Information |
It reacts with water to produce dimethylsilanol,dimethylsilan ediol and hydrogen gas. |
SMILES |
C[Si-](C)[O+]=[Si](C)C |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) |
132.309 |
Formula Weight |
134.33 |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Sensitivity |
Moisture sensitive |
Chemical Name or Material |
1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane |
Melting Point |
-78°C |
Quantity |
|
MDL Number |
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Beilstein |
1733364 |
Synonym |
1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane, tetramethyldisiloxane, dimethylsilyl ether, bis dimethylsilyl ether, bis dimethylsilyl oxide, 1,3-dihydrotetramethyldisiloxane, sym-tetramethyldisiloxane, disiloxane, tetramethyl, dsstox_cid_30574, dsstox_gsid_52010 |
InChI Key |
KWEKXPWNFQBJAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
IUPAC Name |
dimethylsilylideneoxonio(dimethyl)silanide |
PubChem CID |
6327482 |
Percent Purity |
97% |
Refractive Index |
1.37 |
Density |
0.76 |