Description
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane, ChangFu® VMC4 is a cyclic siloxane that plays an important role in the synthesis of silicon polymers such as vinyl silicone fluids, silicone rubbers and silicone resins. Four vinyl functional groups and four methyl groups in one molecule make ChangFu® VMC4 have excellent physical and chemical properties.
Synonyms:
2,4,6,8-Tetravinyl-2,4,6,8-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane;
1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane;
1,3,5,7-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane;
Cyclotetrasiloxane, 2,4,6,8-tetraethenyl-2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-;
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetraoxatetrasilocane;
V4; VMC4; D4V; 2554-06-5
Features
Cyclic siloxane containing both vinyl and methyl groups.
Good modifier for Pt-catalyst.
Essential role in ring-opening polymerization.
Multiple purity grades available for sale.