Methyl silicate
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Description
A colorless, liquid silicate that hydrolyzes to form a colorless, transparent film of silica. Methyl silicate is used as a heat-resistant glass coating.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Silicato de metilo (Esp.); silicate de méthyle (Fr.); tetrametil silicato (It.); silicato de metilo (Port.); tetramethoxy silane; silicone ester; tetramethyl silicate; tetramethyl orthosilicate;
Risks
- Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.
- Contact can cause redness and burns.
- Flammable. Flash point = 20 C
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | (CH3O)4Si |
|---|---|
| CAS | 681-84-5 |
| Melting Point | -2 C |
| Density | 1.0232 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 152.3 |
| Boiling Point | 121 C |
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993