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C8H20O4Si
208.33 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

Tetraethyl orthosilicate

CAS78-10-4EC201-083-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
preservative and binder for stone and coatings

Tetraethyl orthosilicate is a clear colorless liquid with a faint odor that serves as a preservative and binder for stone and coatings. It is used for hardening stone, weatherproofing, and in heat- and chemical-resistant paints.

preservative for stone, brick, concrete, and plasterweather- and acid-proofing processesheat- and chemical-resistant paints and protective coatings

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H320Causes eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

tetraethyl silicate

InChIKey

BOTDANWDWHJENH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCO[Si](OCC)(OCC)OCC

Synonyms (39)
  • TEOS
  • Dynasil A
  • ES 28
  • ES 28 (ester)
  • ETHYL SILICATE
  • Ethyl orthosilicate
  • Ethyl silicate, ((EtO)4Si)
  • Etylu krzemian
  • Etylu krzemian [Polish]
  • Si(OEt)4
  • Silane, tetraethoxy-
  • Silicate d'ethyle
  • Silicate d'ethyle [French]
  • Silicate tetraethylique
  • Silicon ethoxide
  • Silicon tetraethoxide
  • Silikan L
  • TEOS (VAN)
  • Tetraethoxysilane
  • Tetraethoxysilicon
  • Tetraethoxysilicon(IV)
  • Tetraethyl orthosilicate
  • Tetraethyl orthosilicateTEOS
  • Tetraethyl silicate
  • Tetraethyl-O-silicate
  • Tetraethylsilikat
  • Tetraethylsilikat [Czech]
  • tetrakis(ethoxy)silane