Polymethylhydrosiloxane

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Polymethylhydrosiloxane
Other names Methyl hydrogen siloxane; Poly(methyl siloxane); Poly(methylhydrosiloxane); Polysilicone 4
Identifiers
Abbreviations	PMHS
CAS number	9004-73-3 Y
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.

See also

• Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)