| Polymethylhydrosiloxane | |
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Other names
Methyl hydrogen siloxane; Poly(methyl siloxane); Poly(methylhydrosiloxane); Polysilicone 4 |
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| Identifiers | |
| Abbreviations | PMHS |
| CAS number | 9004-73-3 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | (CH3(H)SiO)n |
| Molar mass | variable |
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Polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS) is a polymer with the general structure -(CH3(H)Si-O)-. It is used in organic chemistry as a mild and stable reducing agent easily transferring hydrides to metal centers.