dichlorodialkylsilane
Dichlorodialkylsilane refers to a class of organosilicon compounds with the general formula R2SiCl2, where R is an alkyl group. Each molecule contains two chlorine substituents on silicon and two alkyl substituents. The term encompasses various members in which the R groups are different or the same alkyl substituents, such as dimethyl, diethyl, or mixed dialkyl silanes.
Physical and chemical properties vary with the nature of the R groups, but these compounds are typically
Reactivity: Dichlorodialkylsilane undergoes hydrolysis in water to give the corresponding dihydroxydialkylsilane, R2Si(OH)2, along with HCl. The
Applications: The compounds serve as key precursors for higher organosiloxanes, crosslinkers, and coupling agents in the
Safety: They are corrosive and release HCl on hydrolysis; handling requires appropriate PPE and inert or dry