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Linear Formula:
[Si(CH3)2O]x[Si(CH3)(C6H5)O]y
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
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Product Name

Silicone oil, high temperature

vapor pressure

<5 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

parameter

−40-450 °F temp. range (−40-230 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.495

density

1.05 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C[Si](C)=O.C[Si](=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H8OSi.C2H6OSi/c1-9(8)7-5-3-2-4-6-7;1-4(2)3/h2-6H,1H3;1-2H3

InChI key

XWFOTLCDICUQTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Silicone oil is a highly viscous oil made up of poly(dimethylsiloxane-co-methylphenylsiloxane) chains.

Application

Silicone oil has been used as a medium component in containerless protein crystallization techniques which do not require contact with a solid surface. It was used as an oil bath during the synthesis of methyl 2-methylazulene-1-carboxylate.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

437.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

225.00 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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