Poly silanes solvent effects

Table II. Solvent Effect on Yields of Poly (Cyclohexyl Methyl) Silane.

The standard method for synthesis of poly silanes follows the original preparation of (Me2Si) by Burkhard. Diorganodichlorosilanes are treated with finely dispersed sodium metal in an inert diluent, usually above the melting point of sodium. Homopolymers are obtained from single dichlorosUanes, whUe cocondensation of mixtures of dichlorosilanes yields copolymers (equation 33). Toluene is the most commonly used solvent, but other aliphatic or aromatic solvents are also effective. After completion of the reaction, the mixture is quenched with alcohol and/or water to destroy any excess sodium and silyl anion, then filtered and... 

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