CAS No.: 78-10-4
Product name: Ethyl Silicate
Abbreviation: TEOS
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Purity(HPLC): ≥99%
Molecular formula: C8H20O4Si
Molecular weight: 208.33
Package: In fluoride bottle/fluoride drums/plastic drums/lBC Tank, etc.
Storage: Preserve in a well-closed container and keep in cool, dry place, avoid light.
Ethyl silicate is a silicone compound that has the appearance of a colorless liquid with high volatility and low viscosity. Ethyl silicate has many applications. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis. Ethyl silicate can be used as a catalyst or reaction intermediate to participate in a variety of organic reactions, such as esterification and etherification. Its high reactivity and good solubility can promote the organic synthesis reaction.
Ethyl silicate is also often used as a precursor for surface coating materials. It can be used in solution to prepare special siloxane polymers, which are then applied to the surface of the material by coating, spraying or impregnating. The silicone coatings thus formed can provide good abrasion and corrosion resistance, as well as improve the waterproofing and weatherability of the coating material.
In addition, the ethyl silicate can be used to prepare silicate glass or ceramic materials. By adding an appropriate amount of ethyl silicate to the glass or ceramic raw material, after drying and sintering and other processes, the hardness, heat resistance and corrosion resistance of the material can be improved.