Farnesene-based macromonomers and methods of making and using the same

US11117988B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fina Technology, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Steven Kristofer Henning · Linglestown, US
• Taejun Yoo · Downingtown, US
• Herbert Chao · Paoli, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 14, 2021
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C10N2040/08
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A macromonomer precursor is provided that includes a polymeric chain derived from farnesene and a single functional terminal end. The functional terminal end may include a hydroxyl group, an amino group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, or a carboxylic acid group. The terminal end of the macromonomer precursor may then be reacted with a (meth)acrylate to form a macromonomer having a (meth)acrylate functionalized terminal end that may be (co)polymerized with radically polymerizable monomers, such as alkyl(meth)acrylate monomers. Alternatively, a copolymer may be obtained by first deriving a poly(meth)acrylate from (meth)acrylate monomers having reactive groups that would allow the macromonomer precursors to be grafted onto the poly(meth)acrylate in a second step. The resulting copolymer may be incorporated as an additive in various formulations, such as a lubricant, a hydraulic fluid, a cosmetic composition, and an adhesive composition.