Description

Tetrakis(4-Methylphenyl) Orthosilicate is a specialized organosilicon compound with the CAS number 16714-41-3, serving as a key intermediate in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce silicon and aromatic functionalities into polymers and hybrid materials, enhancing thermal stability and modifying surface properties. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and electronics industries seeking to develop high-performance coatings, resins, and functional materials.

Application

• As a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of high-temperature resistant silicone resins and polyarylates.
• As a surface modifying agent or coupling agent for inorganic fillers in composite materials to improve dispersion and interfacial adhesion.
• As a precursor for sol-gel processes to create hybrid organic-inorganic materials with tailored optical or mechanical properties.
• In the research and development of novel polymeric materials, including liquid crystals and photoresists for the electronics industry.
• As a building block for dendrimers and other complex macromolecular architectures in advanced chemical research.
• For the synthesis of specialty silanes used as adhesion promoters or water repellents in coatings and sealants.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tetrakis(4-Methylphenyl) Orthosilicate
CAS No.	16714-41-3
Molecular Formula	C28H28O4Si
Molecular Weight	456.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(p-tolyl) Orthosilicate; Tetrakis(4-Methylphenyl) Silicate; Silicic Acid, Tetrakis(4-Methylphenyl) Ester; Tetrakis(p-Tolyloxy)silane; Tetra(4-methylphenoxy)silane; Tetra-p-tolyl orthosilicate; p-Tolyl Silicate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(4-Methylphenyl) Orthosilicate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to ISO 9001 quality management principles. Each lot is analyzed using techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.