Tetramethoxysilane (TMOS)
Synonym: Tetramethyl Orthosilicate
Chemical Structure

Typical Physical Properties
| Chemical Name: |
Tetramethoxysilane |
| CAS No.: |
681-84-5 |
| EINECS No.: |
N.A. |
| Formula: |
C4H12O4Si |
| Molecular Weight: |
152.22 |
| Boiling Point: |
122°C [760mmHg] |
| Flash Point: |
26°C |
| Color and Appearance: |
Colorless transparent liquid |
| Density 25/25°C: |
1.032 |
| Refractive Index: |
1.3688 [20°C] |
| Min. Purity: |
98.5% by GC |
NOTE:
CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS
SPECIAL EYE PROTECTION REQUIRED
Applications
Reagent for ketal synthesis;
Deposition frosting of glass;
Co catalyst with CsF for Michael additions |