Molecular structure of 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane, CAS Number: 2554-06-5
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane (CAS 2554-06-5)
Alternate Names:
1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane
CAS Number:
2554-06-5
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
344.66
Molecular Formula:
C12H24O4Si4
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2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane (TMTVCT) is a synthetic polymer that is widely used in a variety of applications, including biomedical and pharmaceutical research, as well as in the production of polymeric materials. It is a polysiloxane, which is a type of polymeric material composed of repeating units of siloxane. The mechanism of action of 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane is based on its ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules or compounds such as proteins or DNA. This is due to the presence of two vinyl (CH=CH2) groups at each end of the chain. In vitro studies have shown that 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane can increase the permeability of cell membranes.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane, 10 ml | sc-254354 | 10 ml | $30.00 |