| Description | Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane is a cyclic methylsiloxane with volatile properties. |
| Synonyms | Dekamethylcyklopentasiloxan, Cyclopentasiloxane, decamethyl- |
| molecular weight | 370.77 |
| Molecular formula | C10H30O5Si5 |
| CAS | 541-02-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: Soluble |
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