1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane, 97%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAB2369736	500 g
AAB2369714	25 g
AAB2369722	100 g

Catalog No. AAB2369736 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. B2369736

Description

CAS: 3277-26-7 | C4H12OSi2 | 132.309 g/mol

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.

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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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3277-26-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H12OSi2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.309
• MDL Number: MFCD00008256
• InChI Key: KWEKXPWNFQBJAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• 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
• PubChem CID: 6327482
• IUPAC Name: dimethylsilylideneoxonio(dimethyl)silanide
• SMILES: C[Si-](C)[O+]=[Si](C)C

• Boiling Point: 70°C to 71°C
• Melting Point: -78°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1733364
• Flash Point: −26°C (−15°F)
• Solubility Information: It reacts with water to produce dimethylsilanol,dimethylsilanediol and hydrogen gas.
• Formula Weight: 134.33
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.37
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 0.76
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyldisiloxane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	221-906-4
RTECSNumber	JN1000000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only