2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane

• CAT Number: L000358
• CAS Number: 2554-06-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H24O4Si4
• Molecular Weight: 344.66
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,4,6,8-tetrakis(ethenyl)-2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetraoxatetrasilocane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H24O4Si4/c1-9-17(5)13-18(6,10-2)15-20(8,12-4)16-19(7,11-3)14-17/h9-12H,1-4H2,5-8H3
• InChIKey: VMAWODUEPLAHOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane(CAT: L000358) is a significant compound in material chemistry and polymer science. It acts as a fundamental building block for the synthesis of silicone-based polymers and elastomers. This cyclotetrasiloxane’s unique structure, with both methyl and vinyl groups, allows for controlled cross-linking, resulting in the creation of silicones with various properties, including flexibility, durability, and resistance to extreme temperatures.