Compound Q&A
What is 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetroxatetrasilocane (CAS: 556-67-2)?
Answer
2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetroxatetrasilocane (CAS: 556-67-2) is a synthetic organosilicon compound characterized by its complex structure of eight methyl groups and four oxygen atoms attached to a silicon-based backbone. It is a white solid with low solubility in water and is commonly used as a chemical intermediate in research and industrial applications.
About
CAS No
556-67-2
English Name
2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetroxatetrasilocane
Molecular Formula
C8H24O4Si4
Molecular Weight
296.62 g/mol
SMILES
C[Si]1(C)O[Si](C)(C)O[Si](O[Si](O1)(C)C)(C)C
InChIKey
HMMGMWAXVFQUOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08