Compound Q&A
What industries use 1,1,1,3,5,7,7,7-Octamethyltetrasiloxane (CAS: 16066-09-4)?
Answer
1,1,1,3,5,7,7,7-Octamethyltetrasiloxane (CAS: 16066-09-4) is widely used in the polymer industry for the production of silicone rubbers and sealants. It also finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry for drug delivery systems, in electronics for semiconductor manufacturing, and in sensors for gas detection and measurement.
About
CAS No
16066-09-4
English Name
1,1,1,3,5,7,7,7-Octamethyltetrasiloxane
Molecular Formula
C8H26O3Si4
Molecular Weight
282.64 g/mol
SMILES
C[Si](O[Si](C)O[Si](C)(C)C)O[Si](C)(C)C
InChIKey
LBPUHXCOWXUVCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
