Anhydride-functional siloxanes can be reacted directly with amines and epoxides or hydrolyzed to give dicarboxylic acid-terminated siloxanes.
Succinic Anhydride-Terminated Polydimethylsiloxane, CAS: [161208-23-8]
| Product Code | Viscosity (cSt) | Molecular Weight | Refractive Index | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMS-Z21 | 75-100 | 600-800 | 1.36 | 1.06 |
Bicycloheptenyl-terminated silicones undergo ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions.
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Carboxylic acid-functional siloxanes are excellent rheology and wetting modifiers for polyesters. When reacted with inorganic bases or amines, they perform as anti-static surfactants and lubricants.