Description
Synonym: Poly(dimethylsiloxane-co-methylphenylsiloxane)
Linear Formula: [Si(CH3)2O]x[Si(CH3)(C6H5)O]y
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.
PROPERTIES
vapor pressure
<5 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Pack Size
500 g
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
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