Abstract: The invention relates to continuous processes for making cyclic dimethylsiloxane oligomers by reacting in situ methyl bromide, dimethyl ether and activated silicon particles in a direct process reaction zone to produce methylsiloxanes, wherein the proportion of dimethylsiloxane produced in said reaction zone is greater than 75 mole % of the methylsiloxanes produced and recovering the dimethylsiloxane from the reactions zone. The invention favors making cyclic dimethylsiloxane oligomers by this in situ direct reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to continuous processes for making cyclic dimethylsiloxane oligomers by reacting in situ methyl bromide, dimethyl ether and activated silicon particles in a direct process reaction zone to produce methylsiloxanes, wherein the proportion of dimethylsiloxane produced in said reaction zone is greater than 75 mole % of the methylsiloxanes produced and recovering the dimethylsiloxane from the reactions zone. The invention favors making cyclic dimethylsiloxane oligomers by this in situ direct reaction.

Abstract: Direct Synthesis processes for the selective production of organohalohydrosilanes at high rates, selectivities and conversions by the catalytic reaction of activated silicon with mixtures of organohalides and hydrogen in the presence of controlled concentrations of selected metal atoms.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing certain epoxyorganoalkoxysilanes through the rhodium catalyzed hydrosilation of ethylenically unsaturated epoxides and alkoxysilanes in the presence of nitrogenous impurities.

Abstract: Surfaces containing hydroxyl groups are rendered water-repellent through exposure to hydridoaminosilanes of the general formulaH.sub.x Si(NRH).sub.y (NR.sub.2.sup.1).sub.3-yIn particular, tris(dimethylamino)silane and its derivatives have been found to make substrates with hydroxyl-containing surfaces hydrophobic without adversely effecting the physical properties of the substrate being treated and without the necessity of and pre- or post-treatment steps (i.e. moisturizing, neutralizing, etc.).

Abstract: This invention is concerned with novel polysilanes containing olefinic groups which are prepared by reactions of halogen-containing organosilane monomers or mixtures thereof with sodium metal in an appropriate solvent or mixture of solvents. Such polysilane polymers are soluble and thermoplastic, and can be directly converted to silicon carbide compositions by pyrolysis at atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Novel O-silylated ketene acetals and enol ethers are prepared via the 1,4-hydrosilation of a hydrosilation composition selected from the group consisting of aminosilanes, siloxanes and alkylalkoxysilanes with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl in the presence of a rhodium catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for preparing, purifying and/or storing methacryloxy or acryloxy containing organosilicon compounds without the undesirable polymerization normally associated with the methacrylate bonds. In an alternative embodiment, the process is even further improved with the addition of certain stabilizers, and in particular diketone or ketoester stabilizers.

Abstract: A method of preparing silazane polymers, with 3 or more repeating units, of the general formula--((CH.sub.3).sub.2 N).sub.e Si(R).sub.a (R'HN).sub.f H.sub.c (NR').sub.g --and a (CH.sub.3).sub.2 NH byproduct group where R is hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6-12 carbon atoms, a=0, or 1, b=2-4, C=0-2, d=0 or 1, e=0-2, f=0-2, g=1-3 and a+c+e+f+g=4 for the polymer units; and R' is hydrogen or methyl, whereby the silazane polymer is substantially free of halide impurities, and wherein this method comprises:transaminating an aminosilane of the general formula (R).sub.a ((CH.sub.3).sub.2 N).sub.b H.sub.c S; where R is defined as above and a+b+c=4 with an amine of the general formula (CH.sub.3).sub.d NH.sub.3-d whereby d is defined as above and the amine has a molecular weight lower than 45 all in the presence of an acid catalyst or the ammonium salt of the acid and thereafter condensing to form the polymer.

Abstract: A novel synthesis for silanes and siloxanes containing olefinic bonds wherein an aminosilane, siloxane alkoxysilane or alkylalkoxysilane and an olefin undergo a dehydrocondensation in the presence of a rhodium or ruthenium catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of halopropyltrialkoxysilanes and halopropylalkylalkoxysilanes comprising the hydrosilation of allyl halides (including substituted allyl halides) with trialkoxysilanes and alkylalkoxy silanes over specific iridium-containing catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates a process for the redistribution/disproportionation of organohalosilanes utilizing copper halide-aluminum halide complex catalysts.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the direct synthesis of cyclic and oligomeric organosiloxanes, such as dimethylsiloxanes, comprising reacting a hydrocarbon ether and a hydrocarbon halide with a fluidized or agitated bed of activated silicon particles with a maximum contact time of five minutes, and continuously withdrawing products from that reaction.

Abstract: A process for preparing vinyl-tri-t-oxysilanes by reacting a tri-t-alkoxysilane with an alkyne in the presence of a platinum hydrosilation catalyst at a reaction temperature greater than 150.degree. C. forms a vinyl-tri-t-alkoxysilane in high yields and of high quality.

Abstract: A process for preparing vinylaminosilanes in which an aminosilane of the formula HSi(NRR').sub.x (R").sub.3-x is reacted with an alkyne of the formula R"'C.tbd.CH in which R and R" are each saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals or an aromatic hydrocarbon radical, R' and R"' are the same or different and are each hydrogen or R and x is an integer from 1 to 3, in the presence of a platinum hydrosilation catalyst at reaction temperatures above about 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Triacetoxysilanes are prepared by adding a tris(amino)silane to acetic anhydride and maintaining the reaction mix at a temperature no greater than about 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Silyl carbamates are produced by the reaction under suitable reaction conditions of silanes bearing at least one silicon-hydrogen bond of the formula: R.sub.4-x SiH.sub.x with an ammonium carbamate of the formula: R'R"NH.sub.2.sup..sym. R'R"NCO.sub.2.sup..crclbar.. This novel route is much simpler and more direct than those previously known and provides a new classes of silyl carbamates.

Abstract: A platinum catalyzed addition of allylamine and N-substituted allyl amines to trialkoxysilanes or alkylalkoxysilanes is improved by running the reaction under pressure at 110.degree.-210.degree. C. and in the presence of a reaction promoter. As a result, the time and the amount of platinum catalyst required for the reaction are significantly reduced and conversion and yield of the product increased.

Abstract: A hydrogen bearing silyl carbamate of the general formula:HSiR.sub.n (O.sub.2 CNR'R").sub.3-nis synthesized from hydrogen bearing aminosilane and gaseous carbon dioxide. The resulting hydrogen bearing silyl carbamate is novel in the single hydrogen attached to the silyl carbamate and represents a major new compound for creating novel compositions of matter.

Abstract: Antifoam compositions containing high viscosity polydiorganosiloxane oils, finely divided hydrophobic solids, and siloxanepolyoxyalkylene block copolymer surfactants, which can be used per se or in the form of emulsions.