Abstract: The catalyst inhibitors of the present invention react with conventional platinum group metal-containing hydrosilation catalysts to from complexes that delay curing of compositions containing these complexes in the absence of oxygen and SiH-reactive hydroxylated compounds; the compositions comprise (1) curable compounds containing alkenyl radicals and/or silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, (2) curing agents containing silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, and (3) a platinum group metal-containing hydrosilation catalyst. Preferred inhibitors provide long term storage stability.

Abstract: An alkoxy endblocked polydiorgansiloxane of the formulaZ--(SiR.sub.2 O).sub.n SiR.sub.2 --Zwhere Z is ##STR1## where Y isR.sub.a (R'O).sub.(3-a) Si--,X is ##STR2## in which a is 0 or 1, d has a value of 1 to 3 inclusive, v is 0 or 1, n.ltoreq.8, p has a value of 3 to 6 inclusive, q has a value of 2 to 6 inclusive, r has a value of 4 to 6 inclusive, w is 0 or 1, Me is methyl, R.sup.1 is an alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 inclusive carbon atoms, each R is a monovalent radical independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon radicals and halogenated hydrocarbon radicals, R' is an alkyl radical of 1 to 3 inclusive carbon atoms, R" is a divalent hydrocarbon radical selected from the group consisting of --(CH.sub.2).sub.b -- and --CH(Me)(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Cluster azasilacycloalkyl functional polysiloxanes are prepared by combining vinyl-containing polysiloxane, polyfunctional hydrogen polysiloxane, and a platinum catalyst; reacting the combination to produce .tbd.Si--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --Si.tbd. linkages and substantial amounts of unreacted Si--H groups remain in the reaction product. The Si--H groups in the reaction product are reacted with aliphatically unsaturated azasilacycloalkane forming the cluster compound. These cluster azasilacycloalkyl functional polysiloxanes cure when exposed to moisture to elastomers, sealants, encapsulants, and resins products.

Abstract: Room temperature vulcanizable silicone sealants containing acetoxy groups are fast curing. These sealants give off only small amounts of volatile materials which are generated during the curing process. These sealants contain crosslinkers and optionally chain extenders having azasilacycloalkane groups cure.

Abstract: Azasilacycloalkyl functional alkoxysilane which are useful for making polymers for room temperature vulcanizable composition and as adhesion promoters are exemplified by 1-(3-(2,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-2-silacyclopentyl)propyl)-3-(2-trimethoxysilyl ethyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane and 1-(2-(1,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-2-silacyclopentyl)ethyl)-3-(2-trimethoxysilyle thyl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane. The methoxy functional azasilacycloalkyl functional compounds can be made from disiloxanes having a silicon-bonded hydrogen atom such as 1-(3-(2,2,4-trimethyl-1-aza-silacyclopentyl)-propyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldis iloxane.

Abstract: Azasilacyclopentanes of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared by reacting a dialkoxyalkyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane with a Grignard reagent of the formula R.sup.1 MgBr in the presence of an ether, to make an alkoxyalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is reacted with acetyl chloride and a Lewis acid to make chloroalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is then reacted with an amine of the formula R.sup.3 NH.sub.2 to make the azasilacyclopentanes.

Abstract: Azasilacyclopentanes of the general formula ##STR1## are prepared by reacting a dialkoxyalkyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane with a Grignard reagent of the formula R.sup.1 MgBr in the presence of an ether, to make an alkoxyalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is reacted with acetyl chloride and a Lewis acid to make chloroalkylalkenyl(3-chloro-2-alkylpropyl)silane which is then reacted with an amine of the formula R.sup.3 NH.sub.2 to make the azasilacyclopentanes.

Abstract: Silicon crosslinkers and chain extenders having at least two heterocyclic Si--N groups per molecule can be used to make compositions which cure in contact with moisture without generating a volatile leaving compound. These heterocyclic Si--N groups are illustrated by the following groups ##STR1## These compositions are useful as coatings for substrates, encapsulants, and sealants.

Abstract: Cyclosilalactams of the formula ##STR1## which can be used in the preparation of polyorganosiloxanes which react with moisture and do not have leaving groups. These cyclosilalactams are made using chlorosilabutanoic acid and chlorosilapropanoic acid precursors.

Abstract: Curable precursors yielding crosslinked, thermally stable polyimides upon heating comprise (1) at least one anhydride-terminated polyamic acid oligomer obtained by reacting an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride with an aromatic diamine and (2) a blocked polyfunctional organic isocyanate that reacts to liberate the free isocyanate at a temperature above the imidization temperature of said oligomer. The molar concentration of isocyanate groups in said composition is substantially equal to the molar concentration of terminal anhydride groups in the oligomer.