1154900

Cyclomethicone 6

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, 2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12-Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₃₆O₆Si₆
• CAS Number: 540-97-6
• Molecular Weight: 444.92
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749483
• NACRES: NA.24
• MDL number: MFCD00144215

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: cyclomethicone
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [Si]1(O[Si](O[Si](O[Si](O[Si](O[Si](O1)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C12H36O6Si6/c1-19(2)13-20(3,4)15-22(7,8)17-24(11,12)18-23(9,10)16-21(5,6)14-19/h1-12H3
• InChI key: IUMSDRXLFWAGNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cyclomethicone 6 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Cyclomethicone

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 195.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 91 °C - closed cup
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: EUH441
• pcodes: P201 - P202 - P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: PBT - vPvB
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids