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Preparation of copolymers of dioxolanes and maleic anhydride

US5077365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1990
Grant dateDec 31, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F224/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Copolymers are made by reacting maleic anhydride or a related compound with a 4-vinyl-1,3-dioxolane in the presence of a free radical initiator. The dioxolane reactant can be made by reacting a ketone with 3,4-epoxy-1-butene, or a substituted derivative thereof.

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