Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
White solid; [EPA - TSCATS] Crystals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
kovats_retention_index
850.5
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Flammable
- H228 (41.6%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 541-05-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatrisilinane |
| InChI Key | HTDJPCNNEPUOOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 10914 |
| INCI Name | CYCLOTRISILOXANE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Cyclohexasiloxane (CAS 541-05-9) is a cyclic silicone fluid with the molecular formula C6H18O3Si3 that provides emolliency, lubrication, and slip & leveling properties in industrial formulations. This silicone compound serves as a functional additive in agriculture, beauty & personal care, and plastics & polymers applications where its lubricating and surface-modifying characteristics are required.