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, dimethylsilanediol 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,dimethylsilanediol 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 |