Reaction

The silanes described in this web site are reactive to compounds with activated hydrogens such as water, alcohol or amines.

1. Chlorosilanes

The reactions of chlorosilanes are shown below:

M: alkaline metals, alkaline earth metal

 
2. Alkoxysilanes (methoxysilanes, ethoxysilane), silazanes

Alkoxysilanes and silazanes are usually reactive to compounds with activated hydrogen such as water and alcohol. Unlike chlorosilanes, they will not yield hydrogen chloride and are easy to handle.