Results of sol–gel reactionsa.
| Silane | Entry | H2O/silane molar ratio | Molecular weightb |
|---|---|---|---|
| M w/g mol−1 | |||
| BTES-P | 1 | 2.3 | 420 |
| 2 | 2.7 | 2600 | |
| 3 | 3.0 | 8800 | |
| 4 | 3.2 | 12 100 | |
| BTES-Ph | 1 | 0.7 | 2600 |
| 2 | 0.8 | 5300 | |
| 3 | 0.9 | 5800 | |
| 4 | 1.0 | 12 800 |
Scale in operation: silane 5 mmol, molar ratios: EtOH/silane = 50 mmol.
Determined by GPC relative to polystyrene standards.