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17955-88-3

Name 3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE
CAS 17955-88-3
EINECS(EC#) 241-881-3
Molecular Formula C15H38O2Si3
MDL Number MFCD08275351
Molecular Weight 334.72
MOL File 17955-88-3.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  -62°C
Boiling point  84°C 0,3mm
density  0,819 g/cm3
vapor pressure  0.64Pa at 25℃
refractive index  1.4128
Fp  69°C
Specific Gravity 0.819
Water Solubility  28ng/L at 20℃
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems
Uses
caprylyl methicone (3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE) is used for its occlusive properties. It can help retain water on the surface of the skin.
CAS DataBase Reference 17955-88-3
EPA Substance Registry System Trisiloxane, 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-3-octyl- (17955-88-3)

Safety Data

TSCA  No

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