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131903

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Tetraethyl orthosilicate

reagent grade, 98%

Synonym(s):

Orthosilicic acid tetraethyl ester, Silicon tetraethoxide, TEOS, Tetraethoxysilane, Tetraethoxysilicon(IV), Tetraethyl silicate

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Linear Formula:
Si(OC2H5)4
CAS Number:
78-10-4
Molecular Weight:
208.33
Beilstein:
1422225
EC Number:
201-083-8
MDL number:
MFCD00009062
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24848042
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

200

vapor density

7.2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.382 (lit.)

bp

168 °C (lit.)

density

0.933 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCO[Si](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

Tetraethyl orthosilicate(TEOS) is a colorless liquid alkoxide widely used as precursor to deposition of silicon dioxide (SiO2) thin films. It is also utilized in hydrogels, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, and chemical crosslinking of polymers.

Application

Tetraethyl orthosilicate can be used:
  • As an anti-solvent to fabricate efficient perovskite layer for inverted planar solar cells with enhanced power conversion efficiency and reproducibility. TEOS helps to achieve high-quality perovskite films with reduced density of defects, and thus slower carrier recombination.
  • As a sol-gel precursor to synthesize SiO2-TiO2 anti-reflective self-cleaning coatings for solar cells.
  • To fabricate nano silica functionalized crosslinked hybrid membranes for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications. These membranes have better proton conductivity and thermal stability.
  • To prepare poly(vinylidene fluoride)/TEOS matrix separator to enhance the performance of Li-ion batteries. The separator exhibits excellent electrolyte retention and wettability.

Commonly used as a precursor to prepare xerogel
Will interact with dodecylamine in the formation of intercalation compounds of H+-magadiite and used in a study of mixed-metal bioactive glasses.

Features and Benefits

  • Excellent adhesion on substrates
  • Uniform film deposition
  • Cross-linker to introduce polymer strands into hydrogel

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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STBL2898
MKCS9334
MKCT6531

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

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  3. Is anything else needed to use Product 131903, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate in a hydrolysis reaction?

    An acid or alkali catalyst is needed to do a hydrolysis reaction to free the silanol group for use.

  4. What is the solubility of Product 131903, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate?

    According to the 13th Edition of the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate is practically insoluble in water and is slowly decomposed by it.  It is miscible with alcohol.

  5. Product 131903, Tetraethyl orthosilicate  is commonly used as a precursor to prepare xerogel.  What is xerogel?

    A xerogel is a solid formed from a gel by drying with unhindered shrinkage.  Xerogel usually retains high porosity and large surfaced area, along with very small pore size. 

  6.  How can I purify Product 131903, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate?

    Fractionate through an 80cm Podbielniak type column with heated jacket and partial take-off head.  [Purification of Laboratory Chemicals Fourth Ed]

  7. What is the freezing point of Product 131903, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate?

    The freezing point is ~85°C.

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