Isobutyltrimethoxysilane – Dynasylan IBTMO, an alkyltrialkoxysilane is an important surface modifier and component in sol-gel systems. Dynasylan IBTMO is a colourless, low-viscosity liquid. Dynasylan IBTMO is regarded as trifunctional since all three alkoxy groups are able to hydrolyze. Additionally Dynasylan IBTMO contains an isobutyl group that adds organic character to the products. Hydrolysis leads to silanol groups which, in a subsequent condensation reaction, form very stable siloxane bonds (-Si-O-Si-). Condensation occurs parallel to hydrolysis once a certain amount of silanol groups have been formed. The absolute and relative rates of hydrolysis and condensation depend on a number of factors. The most important factors include pH, concentration, solvent, temperature, and the catalyst.