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Preparation of lactone polymers using double metal cyanide catalysts

US5032671A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1990
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/823
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Lactone monomers are polymerized using double metal cyanide compounds as catalysts to yield useful lactone polymers. Block or random copolymers of lactones and epoxides may also be prepared.

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