Moisture

The literature data on the application of organosilicon compounds as water scavengers in reactions of carbonyl com- pounds is surveyed. The reactions leading to both carbon–carbon (in particular, aldol-type condensations) and carbon–nitrogen bond formation, the synthesis of iminium salts by elimination reactions and heterocyclizations are considered.

An adhesive composition that contains cyanoacrylate monomers and cyclic or alkyl- or phenyl-terminated linear polydimethylsiloxane is particularly useful in applications requiring flexibility and elasticity. A method of removing, reducing or preventing scar tissue including applying an adhesive composition that contains cyanoacrylate monomer and cyclic or alkyl- or phenyl-terminated linear polydimethylsiloxane.