Process and catalyst system for synthesizing random trans SBR with low vinyl microstructure
US6103842A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/86
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The process and catalyst system of this invention can be utilized to synthesize a highly random styrene-butadiene rubber having a high trans content by solution polymerization. The styrene-butadiene rubber made by the process of this invention can be utilized in tire tread rubbers that exhibit improved wear characteristics. This invention more specifically reveals a catalyst system for use in exothermal polymerizations which consists essentially of (a) an organolithium compound, (b) a barium alkoxide and (c) a lithium alkoxide. The subject invention further discloses a process for synthesizing a random styrene-butadiene rubber having a low vinyl content by a process which comprises copolymerizing styrene and 1,3-butadiene under isothermal conditions in an organic solvent in the presence of a catalyst system which consists essentially of (a) an organolithium compound, (b) a barium alkoxide and (c) a lithium alkoxide.
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