Silicone fluids: Synthesis, properties and applications

Abstract

This paper describes the structure and derivation of ‘classical’ silicone fluids, giving the reactions for the production of dimethyl fluids by Miiller-Rochow synthesis, polymerisation, direct synthesis, hydrosilylation, and transesterification. The properties of siloxanes are described, and the applications of silicone fluids and compounds are discussed in relation to their properties, particularly insolubility in water, viscosity-temperature characteristics, and dielectric properties.