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Stabilizing polypropiolactone by end-capping with end-capping agents

US11814478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2019
Grant dateNov 14, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/785
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and systems for producing a thermally stable polylactone polymer comprising chain terminating the polymer with an end-capping agent to prevent scission of the polymer. Also provided is a thermally stable polylactone polymer wherein the polymer has a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of said first and second ends terminate in an end-capping agent.

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