Silicon(IV) acetate (Si(OOCCH3)4)-Crystal

Silicon(IV) acetate (Si(OOCCH3)4)-Crystal introduce:

Characteristic




Moisture Sensitive, reacts slowly with moisture/water.




Chemical formula: Si(OOCCH3)4

Formula weight: 264.27g/mol

Melting Point: 110°C

Boiling Point: 160-170°C

Appearance: white to beige crystals or crystalline 

Density: 1,18 g/cm3

Sensitivity: Moisture Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in acetone and benzene.

  

Application

 

Silicon tetraacetate is used in the preparation of silicon dioxide thin films by a direct photochemical vapor deposition method. It serves as a precursor to prepare silicon complexes with monofunctional bidentate Schiff bases. It is also used as an alternative to silicon hydride and alkoxide for low-temperature silicon dioxide production. Further, it reacts with ethanol in the absence of water to get silica gel and ethyl acetate. In addition, it is employed as a sol-gel precursor.