Dimethylpolysiloxane by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), this compound belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds. The reagent is available as a powder which is slightly miscible in water. It is viscoelastic and behaves as a viscous liquid or an elastic solid, depending on temperatures. Dimethylpolysiloxane can be generated using dimethyldichlorosilane and water. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 9016-00-6 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: (C2H6OSi)n Molecular weight: 194.19 Assay: 99 %Dimethylpolysiloxane has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dimethylpolysiloxane is widely used as a common surfactant and is incorporated in some defoamers. When mixed with silicon dioxide it is used in over-the-counter drugs as an antifoaming agent and carminative. Medical applications of dimethylpolysiloxane include contact lenses and medical devices as well as elastomers. It is additionally used in silicone grease and other silicone based lubricants, as well as mold release agents, damping fluids, heat transfer fluids etc. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.