Dodecamethylpentasiloxane is a component of siloxanes and can be used as silicone oil. Dodecamethylpentasiloxane exhibits insecticidal activity against bed bug[1][2].
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[2]. Chen Zha, et al. Toxicities of Selected Essential Oils, Silicone Oils, and Paraffin Oil Against the Common Bed Bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). J Econ Entomol. 2018 Feb 9;111(1):170-177.
















