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Silicones

CHEBI:CHEBI_48140

Definition

Macromolecular or oligomeric derivatives of siloxanes, usually considered unbranched, of general formula [-OSiR2-]n (R =/= H).

Alternative Names

  • organosiloxanes
  • polymerised siloxanes
  • polysiloxane
  • polysiloxanes
  • silicone
  • silicones
  • silicones
  • Silikon

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
9778
core#notation
CHEBI:48140

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