Abstract: A process for preparing polysulfane silanes of formula (I): (R1)3-mR2mSi—R3—Sx—R3—SiR2m(OR1)3-m??(I), may include reacting at least one halosilane of formula (II): (R1)3-mR2mSi—R3-Hal??(II), with M(SH)y and/or MzS and sulfur, in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, a base and an aqueous phase, wherein the phase transfer catalyst is an alkylguanidinium catalyst of the formula (III): and at least two groups of R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are —(CH2)2CH3, —CH2CH3, or —CH3.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 15:85-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I ((R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—SH??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 20:80-85:15. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—S—R4—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 15:85-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I which are prepared by reacting benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula II with a compound of formula III R2—H??(III). The benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I can be used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to thioether silanes of the formula I (R1)x(R2)3-xSi—R3—S—C(CH2R4)y(R5)3-y ??(I), which are prepared by reacting the silane of the formula II (R1)x(R2)3-xSi—R3—SH ??(II) with an alkene of the formula III R4—HC?C(CH2R)y-1(R5)3-y ??(III). The thioether silanes can be used for production of rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—(R4—S)n—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 19:81-81:19. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I ((R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—SH??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 20:80-85:15. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 15:85-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—S—R4—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 15:85-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—S—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 20:80-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I which are prepared by reacting benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula II with a compound of formula III R2—H??(III). The benzothiazole-containing silanes of the formula I can be used in rubber mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—Sx—(R4—S)n—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 19:81-81:19. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane mixtures comprising a silane of the formula I (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)n—S—R5??(I) and a silane of the formula II (R1)y(R2)3-ySi—R3—(S—R4)z—S—R3—Si(R1)y(R2)3-y??(II) where the molar ratio of silane of the formula I to silane of the formula II is 20:80-90:10. The silane mixture according to the invention can be prepared by mixing the silanes of the formula I and silanes of the formula II.

Abstract: A composition containing 2-ethylhexyl silicate, is produced by heating a reaction mixture of ethyl silicate with an excess amount of 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of titanium tetrabutoxide as catalyst to a temperature below the boiling point of 2-ethylhexanol while mixing, allowing the reaction mixture to react and, after the reaction, removing ethanol and excess 2-ethylhexanol from the reaction mixture by distillation and obtaining the composition containing 2-ethylhexyl silicate.

Abstract: A novel compound, which is 3-glycidyloxypropyltri(-2-propylheptoxy)silane. A process for producing a 3-glycidyloxypropyltrialkoxysilane having long-chain alkoxy groups of formula (I) or of formula (II) where m=1 or 2, n=0 or 1, p=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, where the method includes heating 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane or 3-glycidyloxypropyltriethoxysilane, with a stoichiometric amount or an excess of a longer-chain alcohol from the group of the C5- to C16-alcohols, in the presence of titanium tetrabutoxide as catalyst, with stirring to a temperature of not more than 225° C., reacting, and then following the reaction by removing methanol/ethanol and excess reactant alcohol from the product mixture by distillation, optionally under reduced pressure. A method of using the 3-glycidyloxypropyltri(-2-propylheptoxy)silane for functionalization of rubber and using the rubber in treads for reducing rolling resistance in tires.

Abstract: A composition containing 2-propylheptyl silicate is obtained by heating ethyl silicate with an amount of 2-propylheptanol used in excess in the presence of titanium tetrabutoxide as catalyst to a temperature of not more than 220° C. while mixing, allowing them to react and, after the reaction, removing ethanol and excess 2-propylheptanol from the reaction mixture by distillation and obtaining the product, to obtain the composition comprising 2-propylheptyl silicate.

Abstract: A composition containing 2-ethylhexyl silicate, is produced by heating a reaction mixture of ethyl silicate with an excess amount of 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of titanium tetrabutoxide as catalyst to a temperature below the boiling point of 2-ethylhexanol while mixing, allowing the reaction mixture to react and, after the reaction, removing ethanol and excess 2-ethylhexanol from the reaction mixture by distillation and obtaining the composition containing 2-ethylhexyl silicate.