Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Application
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in the following:
Silicone emulsions using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID).[1] Biota[2] and wastewater samples[3] using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

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General description
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane belonging to the class of cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes is identified as a potent environmental contaminant, most prominently found in biota, biosolid samples, soil, sediment samples, wastewaters, etc.[3] These compounds are used as fragrance carriers or solvents in household products, personal care products, cleaning agents and as precursors in the manufacture of silicone polymers.[2] This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)