Silasesquioxanes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010860",
  "term": "Silasesquioxanes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) are cage-like organosilicon compounds with the general formula (RSiO1.5)n, where R is an organic substituent and n is an even integer, typically 6, 8, 10, or 12. These compounds feature a rigid inorganic core surrounded by organic groups, making them useful as building blocks for hybrid materials. They are characterized by their well-defined three-dimensional structures.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrocarbyl groups"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1366 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/silasesquioxanes/"
}