Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane is member of cyclomethicone, which are a group of liquid methyl siloxanes that have low viscosity and high volatility. Cyclomethicones are cyclic in structure with a monomer backbone of one silicon and two oxygen atoms bonded together. Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane is used in cosmetic and personal products as a skin emollient.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane |
| Generic | Cyclomethicone 5 |
| Cyclomethicone 5 Other Names | Ciclopentasiloxane, Cyclomethicone D5, Cyclopentasiloxane, Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H30O5Si5 |
| Weight | Average: 370.77 Monoisotopic: 370.093956741 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
