3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE 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

Flash point:

69°C

Specific Gravity

0.819

Water Solubility 

28ng/L at 20℃

Hydrolytic Sensitivity

1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems

LogP

9 at 20℃

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 Information

TSCA 

No

3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

caprylyl methicone (3-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE) is used for its occlusive properties. It can help retain water on the surface of the skin.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

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