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Inhibiting polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers with Mn(NO.sub.2).sub.2

US4663480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1985
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/62
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a process for inhibiting polymerization of polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers such as hydrocarbons, acids and esters, wherein manganese nitrite, i.e. Mn(NO.sub.2).sub.2, is employed as an inhibitor. A composition including a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer and Mn(NO.sub.2).sub.2 is also disclosed. In two preferred embodiments, acrylic acid and styrene, respectively, are the monomers.

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