MFI-type zeolites are synthesized with N-trimethoxysilylpropyl-N,N,N-t
rialkylammonium (TAASi) salts using the composition SiO2:0.1TAASiBr:0.
25NaOH:40 H2O (molar ratios). Prehydrolysis of the organosilane precur
sor is necessary for zeolite formation. Quantitative NMR spectra show
that the majority of the organosilicon carbon-silicon bonds are cleave
d in the as-synthesized zeolite. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.