oxanes of formula II [0012] wherein m is an integer from 0 to 40 and n is an integer from 2 to 40, [0013] wherein R2 and R3 are each independently an organic functional group selected from the group including alkyl, aryl, vinyl, and alkoxy groups, [0014] and wherein there is not more than one vinyl group or aryl group per silicon atom, [0015] said process including a controlled hydrolysis, condens