Tetraethyl orthosilicate 99.0% (GC) 1Ltr

About Tetraethyl orthosilicate 99.0% (GC) 1Ltr

• Chemical Formula: Si(OC2H5)4 
• Molecular Weight: 208.33 g/mol 
• CAS Number: 78-10-4 
• Reagent Grade: 98% purity 
• Applications:
  • Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Thin Films: TEOS serves as a key precursor for depositing SiO2 films, widely used in the semiconductor industry and for other applications. 
  • Hydrogels: TEOS is used in the formation of hydrogels, which are networks of polymer chains that can absorb large amounts of water. 
  • Nanoparticle-based Drug Delivery: TEOS can be employed to create silica nanoparticles, which are used in drug delivery systems. 
  • Crosslinking Agent: TEOS can act as a crosslinking agent in silicone polymers, increasing their strength and durability. 
  • Other Uses: TEOS is also utilized in the synthesis of zeolites, coatings for various materials, and the production of aerogel. 

• Solubility: TEOS is practically insoluble in water but is miscible with alcohol. 
• Decomposition: It slowly decomposes in the presence of water. 
• Commercial Production: TEOS is commercially produced by reacting ethanol with metallic silicon.