DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Synonym(s):2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8,10,10,12,12-Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane;Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
- CAS NO.：540-97-6
- Empirical Formula: C12H36O6Si6
- Molecular Weight: 444.92
- MDL number: MFCD00144215
- EINECS: 208-762-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:44:41
What is DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE?
Chemical properties
Clear Colourless Liquid
The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products, Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane can be used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.
The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone-based emollient.
The Uses of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
A cyclic volatile methylsiloxane (cVMS) used in cosmetic and personal care products. Used in dermal exposure and inhalation toxicity study.
Definition
ChEBI: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is an organosilicon compound.
General Description
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane belonging to the class of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes is identified as a potent environmental contaminant, most prominently found in biota, biosolid samples, soil, sediment samples, wastewaters, etc. These compounds are used as fragrance carriers or solvents in household products, personal care products, cleaning agents and as precursors in the manufacture of silicone polymers.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
| Melting point: | -3°C |
| Boiling point: | 245 °C |
| Density | 0,959 g/cm3 |
| vapor pressure | 4.7Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | 1.4015 |
| Flash point: | >76°C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | liquid |
| color | Colourless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9672 |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
| Water Solubility | 5.1μg/L at 23℃ |
| Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems |
| Merck | 14,3403 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 540-97-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (540-97-6) |
Safety information for DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H320:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. |
Computed Descriptors for DODECAMETHYLCYCLOHEXASILOXANE
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