Organosilane
Organosilane refers to any organosilicon compound that contains at least one silicon–carbon bond. The class covers a wide range of structures from simple alkyl- or aryl-substituted silanes to more complex molecules bearing hydrolyzable groups and functional organic moieties. A common feature is the presence of Si–C bonds, with many practical members designed to participate in hydrolysis and condensation reactions.
Structural motifs include alkoxysilanes and chlorosilanes, such as alkyl or aryl substituents attached to silicon, and
Chemically, organosilanes undergo hydrolysis of the Si–OR or Si–Cl groups to form silanols, which then condense
Applications span adhesives and sealants, surface treatment and adhesion promotion, coupling agents for composites, and precursors
Organosilanes thus play a central role in materials science, offering routes to modify surfaces, improve bonding,