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Tetraethyl orthosilicate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Tetraethyl orthosilicate, Tetraethoxysilane

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Linear Formula:
(C2H5O)4Si
CAS Number:
78-10-4
Molecular Weight:
208.33
MDL number:
MFCD00009062
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Index Number:
201-083-8
NACRES:
NA.22
grade:
for synthesis
bp:
168.0 °C/1013 hPa
vapor pressure:
2 hPa ( 20 °C)
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grade

for synthesis

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

230 °C

potency

6270 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
5860 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.3-23 % (v/v)

dilution

(for synthesis)

pH

7 (20 °C)

bp

168.0 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-85.5 °C

transition temp

flash point 45 °C

density

0.94 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Si](OCC)(OCC)(OCC)OCC

InChI

1S/C8H20O4Si/c1-5-9-13(10-6-2,11-7-3)12-8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3

InChI key

BOTDANWDWHJENH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) is the ethyl ester of ortho silicic acid, which is the most readily available silicon source. It is mainly used as a crosslinking agent in silicon polymer and precursor in the preparation of silicon thin films.[1][2]

Application

  • Effects of Tetraethyl Orthosilicate (TEOS) on the Light and Temperature Stability of a Pigment from Beta vulgaris and Its Potential Food Industry Applications: This study explores how TEOS can enhance the stability of natural pigments from beets, suggesting potential for improved food colorants (GA Molina et al., 2014).
  • Characterization of Chemical Vapor Deposited Tetraethyl Orthosilicate based SiO2 Films for Photonic Devices: The study details the use of TEOS in the production of silicon dioxide films for enhanced photonic device performance (J Kotcharlakota et al., 2016).
  • Comprehensive performances of carbon nanotube reinforced foam concrete with tetraethyl orthosilicate impregnation: Research indicates significant enhancements in the structural properties of foam concrete, essential for building technology (J Luo et al., 2017).
  • Mesoporous bis (trimethoxysilyl) hexane (BTMSH)/tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS)-based hybrid silica aerogel membranes for CO2 capture: Highlights the development of innovative aerogel membranes for effective CO2 capture, contributing to environmental management strategies (YF Lin et al., 2016).

Features and Benefits

TEOScan polymerize in alkaline, acidic, and neutral conditions, making it anadvantageous precursor

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.932 - 0.934
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226 - H319 - H332 - H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

113.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

45 °C - closed cup

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  1. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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