- Chemical Family:Silanes
- Functions:Surface Modifier
- Features:Low Viscosity
- Synonyms:(Trimethoxysilyl)methane, Methylsilicon trimethoxide (MeSi(OMe)3), Methyltrimethoxysilane, Methyltrimethyloxysilane, MTMS, NSC 93883, Trimethoxymethylsilane
Dynasylan® MTMS is an alkyltrialkoxysilane, holds a pivotal role in sol-gel systems. It appears as a colorless, low-viscosity liquid. Notably trifunctional, all three alkoxy groups possess hydrolytic capability, while the methyl group introduces organic character. Hydrolysis instigates the formation of silanol groups, which subsequently engage in condensation reactions to establish robust siloxane bonds (-Si-O-Si-). This condensation process coincides with hydrolysis after a threshold of silanol groups emerges. Hydrolysis and condensation rates depend on pH, concentration, solvent, temperature, and the catalyst.