Description

Pss-Octa(2-(4-Cyclohexenyl)Ethyldimethylsiloxy) Silsesquioxane is a high-purity, functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS®) derivative, serving as a critical nanoscale building block for advanced material engineering. Its core value lies in its unique hybrid organic-inorganic cage structure, which imparts exceptional thermal stability, mechanical reinforcement, and compatibility when incorporated into polymer matrices. This compound is essential for R&D scientists and material formulators in the specialty polymers, high-performance coatings, and advanced composites sectors seeking to enhance material properties at the molecular level.

Application

• High-Performance Polymer Additive: Acts as a nano-reinforcement agent in engineering plastics (e.g., epoxies, silicones, polyimides) to improve thermal stability, modulus, and flame retardancy.
• Advanced Composite Materials: Used as a crosslinking moiety or compatibilizer in fiber-reinforced composites for aerospace and automotive applications to reduce weight and increase strength.
• Specialty Coatings and Resins: Incorporated into formulations for scratch-resistant, low-k dielectric, or hydrophobic coatings, leveraging its ability to modify surface properties and reduce viscosity.
• Hybrid Material Synthesis: Serves as a precise molecular platform (nanobuilding block) for constructing organic-inorganic hybrid materials with tailored architectures for sensors or catalysts.
• Electronics and Optoelectronics: Utilized in the development of encapsulants, adhesives, or substrates requiring precise control over thermal expansion and dielectric constant.
• Life Science Materials: Potential applications in creating novel biomaterial scaffolds or drug delivery systems due to its biocompatible siloxane core and functionalizable organic periphery.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pss-Octa(2-(4-Cyclohexenyl)Ethyldimethylsiloxy) Silsesquioxane
CAS No.	136849-03-1
Molecular Formula	C80H144O12Si8
Molecular Weight	~1466.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Octakis(2-(4-cyclohexen-1-yl)ethyldimethylsiloxy)octasilsesquioxane; Octacyclohexenylethyl POSS; POSS Cage with 8 Cyclohexenylethyl Groups; Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane, Octa-Substituted; Hybrid Siloxane Cube; Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Nanomaterial; Functionalized Silsesquioxane; POSS®-Cyclohexenyl Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pss-Octa(2-(4-Cyclohexenyl)Ethyldimethylsiloxy) Silsesquioxane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and functional group integrity. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity, research-grade, and reproducible advanced materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). To maintain purity and prevent degradation, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening and protected from exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, Toluene)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.