Tetramethyl Orthosilicate

• CAT Number: R035746
• CAS Number: 681-84-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H12O4Si
• Molecular Weight: 152.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20 °C
• IUPAC Name: tetramethyl silicate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H12O4Si/c1-5-9(6-2,7-3)8-4/h1-4H3
• InChIKey: LFQCEHFDDXELDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CO[Si](OC)(OC)OC

Tetramethyl Orthosilicate（Cat No.:R035746）, is a chemical compound commonly used in the production of silica-based materials, such as glasses, ceramics, and coatings. It is a colorless liquid that easily hydrolyzes when exposed to moisture, forming silicic acid and methanol. This compound is utilized as a precursor in sol-gel processes, where it undergoes controlled hydrolysis and polymerization to create silica networks. These networks are then used in various applications, including the manufacture of optical fibers, protective coatings, and as a cross-linking agent in silicone rubber production. Tetramethyl Orthosilicate plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of advanced materials with diverse industrial and technological uses.