The Synthesis of a Novel POSS Derivative

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) is a novel organic - inorganic hybrid structural material, which can react with functional groups to synthesize many POSS derivatives with special properties. In this paper, phenyltrimethoxysilane and trichlorovinylsilane were used to synthesize POSS through two steps. Then through a two-step reaction with mercaptoethanol and bromoacetyl bromide we obtain the POSS derivative. The compound is able to apply to surfactant. The experimental method can greatly improve the utilization of raw materials, and has a bright future.