Silicon alkoxide From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Silicon alkoxides are a group of alkoxides, chemical compounds of silicon and an alcohol, with the formula Si(OR)4. Silicon alkoxides are important precursors for the manufacture of silica-based aerogels.[1] ↑ "Production of Silica Gels: Alkoxide Method". aerogel.org. This article about an organic compound is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles