aminosilanen
Aminosilanes are a class of organosilicon compounds that contain an amino functional group and at least one hydrolysable silane substituent. They are typically described by structures such as (RO)3Si–(CH2)3–NH2, where RO are alkoxy groups (for example ethoxy or methoxy) and the amino group is connected to a propyl chain attached to silicon. Common examples include (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) and (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane (APTMS).
In the presence of moisture, these compounds hydrolyze their alkoxy groups to silanols, which can then condense
Applications include adhesion promotion in coatings and composites, surface functionalization of glass, silica, and metal-oxide substrates,
Handling and limitations: aminosilanes are moisture-sensitive and are typically used in anhydrous organic solvents or controlled