Biodegradable copolyester and method for preparing the same
US5484861A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G63/60
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is disclosed a biodegradable copolyester having a combination structure consisting of one or more repeating unit of alkyleneterephthalate and one or more repeating unit of hydroxyalkanoate, represented by the following general formula I: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer not more than 10, R is --CH.sub.3 or --C.sub.2 H.sub.5, PA2 X is, ##STR2## and a, b and c are independently a natural number, along with a preparation method therefor. PA1 An aromatic polyester have repeating unit of alkyleneterephthalate is reacted with an aliphatic polyester having repeating unit of hydroxyalkanoate at 100.degree. C. or more in a proper solvent, such as nitrobenzene and dimethylsulfoxide, in the presence of a catalyst, such as dibutyltin oxide, tin[IV] chloride, tin[IV] octoate, hexabutyl distannoxane, tributyltin methoxide, or tributyltin chloride. It is superior in biodegradability and can be produced in low cost.
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