A novel monofunctional monomer having a cage oligosiloxane structure is represented by formula (1) wherein X is a polymerizable oxygen-containing C1-C40 group, R1 is a C1-C20 saturated hydrocarbon group, C6-C20 aromatic hydrocarbon group, C1-C20 organoxy group or halogen atom, and R is a non-polymerizable monovalent C1-C40 hydrocarbon group which is optionally halogenated. The monomer has improved compatibility with various solvents and polymerizable monomers. A method for preparing the same is also provided.; 展开▼