siloksidi

Siloksidi is a term that can refer to a few different chemical concepts, primarily related to silicon and oxygen. In organic chemistry, it often refers to a silyl ether, which is a functional group with the general structure R3Si-O-R', where R and R' are organic groups, and R3Si is a silyl group. Silyl ethers are commonly used as protecting groups for alcohols in organic synthesis. They are stable under many reaction conditions but can be cleaved selectively, typically with fluoride sources or acidic conditions, to regenerate the alcohol.

Beyond organic chemistry, "siloksidi" might also be used in a more general sense to describe any compound containing silicon-oxygen bonds. This could encompass a vast range of materials, including silicates, silicon oxides like silica (SiO2), and various silicon-containing polymers. Silicon dioxide, for instance, is a fundamental component of many minerals and is used extensively in glass manufacturing and as a filler material. The silicon-oxygen bond is strong and forms a tetrahedral network in many of these materials, contributing to their rigidity and thermal stability. The specific context in which "siloksidi" is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning.