n-Propyltrimethoxysilane is an important silicone rubber crosslinking agent, which can effectively improve the performance of silicone rubber and expand the application scenarios of silicone rubber. In addition, n-propyltrimethoxysilane has excellent performance in hydrophobic modification, and it also has application potential in the preparation of airgel.

In the field of silicone rubber crosslinking, n-propyltrimethoxysilane has important application value. Silicone rubber has attracted attention for its good thermal stability, weather resistance and electrical insulation properties, but there is still room for improvement in its mechanical properties. As a silicone crosslinking agent, n-propyltrimethoxysilane can significantly improve the mechanical properties, wear resistance and aging resistance of silicone rubber. This improvement can make silicone rubber widely used in construction sealants, auto parts, electronic components, medical devices and other fields. In addition, n-propyltrimethoxysilane, as a silicone rubber crosslinking agent, can also improve the oil resistance, solvent resistance and chemical erosion resistance of silicone rubber, thereby expanding the application range of silicone rubber in various harsh environments.

In the field of hydrophobic modification, n-propyltrimethoxysilane also exhibits a significant effect. By forming a covalent bond with the surface of the substrate, n-propyltrimethoxysilane endows the substrate (such as glass, ceramics, metal, etc.) with excellent water resistance, anti-pollution and anti-aging properties. This makes it widely used in fields such as construction, automobiles, electronics and textiles. For example, in the field of construction, n-propyltrimethoxysilane can be applied to building exterior wall coatings to improve the weather resistance and anti-pollution performance of buildings; in the field of textiles, n-propyltrimethoxysilane can give textiles hydrophobic properties , to improve its water resistance and pollution resistance. Materials treated with n-propyltrimethoxysilane have significant advantages in terms of weather resistance and stain resistance.

It is worth mentioning that n-propyltrimethoxysilane also has potential application in the field of airgel preparation, which can improve the mechanical properties and weather resistance of airgel.