hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane

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What does hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane mean?

A cyclic organosilicon compound consisting of a six-membered ring containing alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, with each silicon atom bonded to two methyl groups; used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production.

Where does hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane come from?

From hexamethyl + cyclo- + trisiloxane.

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