Evolution of Organometallasiloxanes

The development of organometallasiloxane chemistry from first polymeric systems to individual organometallasiloxanes and functional oligomeric compounds is considered. The structural diversity of organosilicon precursors and the variability of metal-containing components are presented. Synthetic approaches are considered in detail, including those that allow targeted production of organometallasiloxanes of a certain structure. Using the example of organometallasiloxanes synthesized from trifunctional organoalkoxysilanes, methods for the synthesis of unique stereoregular functional cyclosiloxanes and their derivatives are highlighted. Considerable attention is given to the applied aspects of various structure organometallasiloxanes and their derivatives. The state of the art of the chemistry of organometallasiloxanes and their further evolution are evaluated critically.