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Polymeric N-substituted maleimide antioxidants

US4205151A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1977
Grant dateMay 27, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 2, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11B5/0057
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

N-substituted maleimide polymers comprising the recurring structural units: ##STR1## wherein R and R' independently are lower alkyl groups of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and n is an integer of from about 2 to about 2,000, are disclosed. Their preparation as well as the preparation of their monomer precursors and the preferred use of the polymers as antioxidants, particularly nonabsorbable food antioxidants, are also disclosed.

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