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Hexamethyldisiloxane, NMR grade, 99.7%
Description
Hexamethyldisiloxane is used as a solvent in organic reactions. It finds application as an international standard for 1H NMR spectroscopy for calibrating chemical shift. Further, it is used in liquid bandages to protect skin from irritation. In addition, it is used to measure tissue oxygen tension as a receptor molecule.
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Hexamethyldisiloxane is used as a solvent in organic reactions. It finds application as an international standard for 1H NMR spectroscopy for calibrating chemical shift. Further, it is used in liquid bandages to protect skin from irritation. In addition, it is used to measure tissue oxygen tension as a receptor molecule.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and oxygen.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 100°C to 101°C |
| Melting Point | -67°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)3SiOSi(CH3)3 |
| UN Number | UN1993 |
| Beilstein | 1736258 |
| Flash Point | −2°C (28°F) |
| Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 162.38 |
| Percent Purity | 99.7% |
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Safety and Handling
- Hexamethyldisiloxane, NMR grade
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexamethyldisiloxane
RUO – Research Use Only
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