Polydimethylsiloxanes containing silicon hydride groups are modified by introducing
benzoic acid fragments via the hydrosilylation reaction. The thermal and rheological
properties of the copolymers formed are studied. It is found that a rise in the content of
benzoic acid results in a shift in the glass-transition temperature to a higher temperature
region and the copolymers do not crystallize. Benzoic acid fragments improve the …