Tetrabutyl orthosilicate

Agent Name
Tetrabutyl orthosilicate
CAS Number
4766-57-8
Formula
C16-H36-O4-Si
Major Category
Metals
Tetrabutyl orthosilicate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butyl silicate; Silane, tetrabutoxy-; Silicon tetrabutoxide; Tetra-n-butoxysilane; Tetrabutoxysilane; Tetrabutyl silicate; Silicic acid (H4SiO4), tetrabutyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Silicon)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
Evolves n-butanol on contact with moisture (including human tissue); Reacts with water; A moderate skin and moderate to severe eye irritant; Inhalation of vapor may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness, and drowsiness; [Strem Chemicals MSDS] See "Ethyl silicate."
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