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polydimethylsiloxane macromolecule

CHEBI:CHEBI_48137

Definition

A fully methylated siloxane macromolecule.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C2H6OSi)nR2

Alternative Names

  • polydimethylsiloxane
  • polydimethylsiloxanes

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:48137

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Additional Attributes

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CHEBI:48137
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http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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