Tetraethoxysilane, 98%
Tetraethoxysilane, 98%
Tetraethoxysilane, 98%
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Tetraethoxysilane, 98%

CAS: 78-10-4 | C8H20O4Si | 208.329 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS78-10-4
IUPAC Nametetraethyl silicate
Molecular FormulaC8H20O4Si
InChI KeyBOTDANWDWHJENH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCO[Si](OCC)(OCC)OCC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.3810-1.3850 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Tetraethoxysilane is the main precursor material for the synthesis of zeolites and silicon dioxide, which is used in semiconductor industry. It is widely used as cross linking agents in silicon polymers and in aerogel preparations.

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Applications
Tetraethoxysilane is the main precursor material for the synthesis of zeolites and silicon dioxide, which is used in semiconductor industry. It is widely used as cross linking agents in silicon polymers and in aerogel preparations.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and 2-propanol.

Notes
Degrades in water. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Kim, S.; Ando, S.; Wang, X. Ternary composites of linear and hyperbranched polyimides with nanoscale silica for low dielectric constant, high transparency, and high thermal stability. RSC Adv. 2015, 5 (50), 40046-40054.
  2. Trogadas, P.; Parrondo, J.; Mijangos, F.; Ramani, V. Degradation mitigation in PEM fuel cells using metal nanoparticle additives. J. Mater. Chem. 2011, 21 (48), 19381-19388.