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Alkyl(amino)dialkoxysilanes are prepared by anhydrously reacting stoichiometric amounts of an alkoxysilane and an alkylaminomagnesium chloride in a reverse addition process. The alkylamino magnesium chloride is preferably prepared in situ by the reaction of a Grignard reagent (RMX) and an alkylamine in a suitable aprotic solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran. The 'alkyl' substituent can be alkyl, arylalkyl or aryl. The reaction can be conducted in the temperature range of from 25.degree. C. to 75 .degree. C., without a catalyst, and the aprotic solvent is recovered for re-use in the process.

Preparation of alkyl(amino)dialkoxysilanes

Trialkylsilyl nitrile is prepared by anhydrously reacting stoichiometric amounts of trialkylsilyl halide, hexaalkyldisilazane or trialkylsilyl amine, and hydrogen cyanide, in the absence or presence of a solvent or inert gas atmosphere. No catalyst is necessary, and the reaction preferably is performed at a temperature of from 5.degree. C. to 25.degree. C.

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