Tetraethyl Orthosilicate CAS 78-10-4

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.78-10-4
Molecular FormulaC8H20O4Si
Molecular Weight208.33 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Tetraethyl Orthosilicate CAS 78-10-4 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C8H20O4Si, Tetraethyl Orthosilicate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 208.33 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

Tetraethyl Orthosilicate (CAS 78-10-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H20O4Si and a molecular weight of 208.33 g/mol.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures Tetraethyl Orthosilicate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H20O4Si
Molecular Weight208.33 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)-1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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