Hexamethyldisiloxane PurCert Standard for GC

PurCert Standard for GC


Synonym:  HMDSO
Linear Formula:  (CH3)3SiOSi(CH3)3
Molecular Weight:  162.38 g/mol
CAS Number: 107-46-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 44 hPa at 20°C
Water Solubility 0.00093 g/l at 23°C - slightly soluble
Autoignition temp. 340°C at 1.013 hPa
Refractive index 1.377
B pt. 101°C
M pt. 59°C
Density 0.764 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P273
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point -6°C-closedcup
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1993

Description

Other Notes

HMDSO(hexamethyldisiloxane) is an organosilicon compound. It is a non-toxic environmentally friendly monomer. It can be used as a precursor to synthesize organosilicon thin films.

Application
Hexamethyldisiloxane is used As a modifying agent in the presence of ethanoln-hexane solution for the preparation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic sodium silicate-based silica xerogels.