Silicones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010864",
  "term": "Silicones",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Polymeric compounds containing repeating siloxane (-Si-O-) units in their backbone, with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms. They are also known as polysiloxanes and can be linear, branched, or cyclic. Silicones exhibit high thermal stability, water repellency, and flexibility, making them widely used in sealants, lubricants, medical devices, and cosmetics.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "macromolecule",
    "oligomer molecule",
    "siloxanes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1366 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/silicones/"
}