| abstract |
The invention relates to a process for the production of carboxyl-containing organosilicon compounds from at least one unit of the general formula (I) where Q is the same or different monovalent groups of the general formula (II) -CR²₂-CHR²-R³-COOH, (II) mean, and R¹, R², R³, a and b have the meanings given in claim 1, in which the corresponding carboxylic ester-functional organosilicon compounds are heated in the presence of Brönstedt or Lewis acid. Alkenes are split off. |