Dimethylethoxysilane
Dimethylethoxysilane is an organosilicon compound with the chemical formula (CH3)2Si(H)OCH2CH3. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. This compound belongs to the class of alkoxysilanes and is characterized by the presence of two methyl groups, one hydrogen atom, and one ethoxy group attached to the silicon atom.
The ethoxy group in dimethylethoxysilane is reactive and can undergo hydrolysis, typically in the presence of
It is employed as a coupling agent, a crosslinking agent, and a surface modifier. Its ability to
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