Tetraethyl orthosilicate CAS#: 78-10-4; ChemWhat Code: 33014
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Tetraethyl orthosilicate |
| Synonyms | Tetraethoxysilane-40;Tetraethyl orthosilicate, 98%, AcroSeal;TETRAETHYL ORTHOSILICATE FOR SYNTHESIS;Tetraethoxysilane Si-28;TETRAETHOXYSILANE-28;Tetraethyl orthosilicate >=99.0% (GC);Tetraethyl orthosilicate 99.999% trace Metals basis;Tetraethyl orthosilicate reagent grade, 98% |
| CAS Registry Number | 78-10-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H20O4Si |
| Molecular Weight | 208.33 |
| EINECS | 201-083-8 |
| Other Registry Numbers | |
| More Identifiers on PubChem | 78-10-4.mol |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -77 °C |
| Boiling Point | 168 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.933 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor Density | 7.2 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 116 °F |
| Storage | Flammables area |
| Solubulity | Soluble in ethanol and 2-propanol. |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Colorless |
| Explosive Limit | 1.3-23%(V) |
| Water Solubility | Hydrolysis |
| Freezing Point | -77℃ |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,3851 |
| BRN | 1422225 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, alkalies, mineral acids. |
| More Properties From PubChem | 78-10-4(More Properties From PubChem) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Silicic acid (H4sio4), tetraethyl ester(78-10-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Silicic acid (H4SiO4), tetraethyl ester(78-10-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 10-20-36/37-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 16-36/37/39-26-24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 1292 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | VV9450000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 78-10-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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