The Cyclotetrasiloxane,2,4,6,8-tetraethyl- is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₂₄O₄Si₄. The systematic name of this chemical is 2,4,6,8-Tetraethyl-1,3,5,7,2,4,6,8-tetroxatetrasilocane. With the CAS registry number 16066-10-7, it is also named as Tetraethylcyclotetrasiloxanecontains other cyclics. Besides, its molecular weight is 296.62.

Physical properties about Cyclotetrasiloxane,2,4,6,8-tetraethyl- are: (1)#H bond acceptors: 4; (2)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (3)Polar Surface Area: 36.92 Å²; (4)Flash Point: 82.2 °C; (5)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 43.03 kJ/mol; (6)Boiling Point: 212.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (7)Vapour Pressure: 0.254 mmHg at 25 °C.

Uses of Cyclotetrasiloxane,2,4,6,8-tetraethyl-: it can be used to produce Octaethylsilsesquiioxane. It will need reagent 1 percent methanolic KOH and solvent Diethyl ether with reaction time of 120 hours. The yield is about 37%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)InChI: InChI=1/C8H24O4Si4/c1-5-13-9-14(6-2)11-16(8-4)12-15(7-3)10-13/h13-16H,5-8H2,1-4H3
(2)InChIKey: KOJCPAMHGPVAEW-UHFFFAOYAI
(3)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H24O4Si4/c1-5-13-9-14(6-2)11-16(8-4)12-15(7-3)10-13/h13-16H,5-8H2,1-4H3
(4)Std. InChIKey: KOJCPAMHGPVAEW-UHFFFAOYSA-N