Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane

Details:

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour:white crystalline solid 
• Vapor Pressure:11.6mmHg at 25°C 
• Melting Point:50-64 °C(lit.) 
• Refractive Index:1.417 
• Boiling Point:131 °C at 760 mmHg 
• Flash Point:26.4 °C 
• PSA：27.69000 
• Density:0.94 g/cm³ 
• LogP:2.15520 
• Storage Temp.:Flammables area 
• Sensitive.:Moisture Sensitive 
• Solubility.:soluble in most organic solvents. 
• Water Solubility.:may decompose 
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
• Rotatable Bond Count:0
• Exact Mass:222.05637404
• Heavy Atom Count:12
• Complexity:139

Purity/Quality: 99% 

Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane, also known as Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane, is a white or nearly white solid at room temperature and pressure, with a distinctive odor. It is a neutral substance and does not exhibit significant acidity or alkalinity. Due to the presence of numerous methyl groups in its molecule, it has strong hydrophobic properties and is not easily soluble in water. However, under certain conditions, Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane can react with water to produce compounds such as silanols and methanol.

Stability

Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane is relatively stable at room temperature but decomposes at high temperatures to form dimethylsiloxane and methane. It is a flammable substance, and its combustion produces mainly silica dioxide and water.

Applications

In addition to being used for the synthesis of general organosilicon polymers, Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane can also be used to prepare specific organosilicon compounds, serving as various surface treatment agents, coupling agents, crosslinking agents, etc. In the industrial field, Hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane can be used as a surfactant, lubricant, silicone oil, anti-adhesive agent, foaming agent, rubber plasticizer, and other industrial chemicals. Furthermore, this compound can also be used as a pesticide synergist.