What is "silicon alkoxide"

n. (context chemistry English) Any compound of general formula Si(OR)₄, the tetraalkyl orthosilicates; they react with water to for aerogels of silica.

Silicon alkoxides are a group of alkoxides, chemical compounds of silicon and an alcohol, with the formula ( R).

Silicon alkoxides are an important precursor for manufacture of silica-based aerogels.

Category:Alkoxides Category:Silicate esters