Hexadecamethylcyclooctasiloxane CAS 556-68-3

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.556-68-3
Molecular FormulaC16H48O8Si8
Molecular Weight593.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Hexadecamethylcyclooctasiloxane CAS 556-68-3 chemical structure

Description

Hexadecamethylcyclooctasiloxane (CAS 556-68-3) is a high-purity pharmaceutical standards reference standard from CATO, an ISO 17034 accredited reference material producer. Molecular formula: C16H48O8Si8. Molecular weight: 593.23 g/mol. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H48O8Si8
Molecular Weight593.23 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at room temperature, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)-7.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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