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Polymerization in the presence of a .beta.-substituted nitroxide radical

US6255448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1997
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F293/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the polymerization or copolymerization of at least one monomer which is polymerizable by the radical route in the presence of a stable free radical from the nitroxide family. The stable free radical is .beta.-substituted and provides excellent control of polydispersity while ensuring a better rate of polymerization or copolymerization, if they are compared with the stable free radicals used in the prior art.

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