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Block copolyethers via oxonium coupling of poly(tetramethylene ether) glycols

US5284980A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1992
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G65/3312
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Treatment of poly(tetramethylene ether) glycols with acid catalysts at elevated temperatures leads to a chain coupling with rapid increase in molecular weight. Various alcohols including diols and triols can be incorporated into poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol backbone with modified properties and performance.

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