methyl silicate

tetramethyl ester of silicic acid

CAS: 681-84-5 C4 H12 O4 Si MW: 152.22174000

Identification

Namemethyl silicate
IUPACtetramethyl silicate
CAS Number681-84-5
EINECS211-656-4
FDA UNII19D35VPL66
Molecular FormulaC4 H12 O4 Si
Molecular Weight152.22174000
MDL NumberMFCD00008341
Nikkaji NumberJ36.490H
Beilstein1699658

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.03000 to 1.03500 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.581 to 8.622
Refractive Index 1.36800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 121.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Flash Point 84.00 °F. TCC ( 28.89 °C. )
Soluble in water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 1000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 17 mL/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mouse LCLo 1000 mg/m3/10M

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryantifoaming (or defoaming) agents
Recommendation for methyl silicate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

tetramethoxysilane tetramethyl ester of silicic acid tetramethyl silicate Try the PubMed Search.