Siloxane

Name:
Siloxane
Detailed information:
(oxosilane). A straight-chain compound (analogous to paraffin hydrocarbons) consisting of silicon atoms single-bonded to oxygen and so arranged that each silicon atom is linked with four oxygen atoms.

In some types, hydrogen may replace two or more of the oxygens. Disiloxane and trisiloxane are examples.See Silicone.