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Method of controlling polymer molecular weight and structure

US6271340A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1999
Grant dateAug 7, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2438/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention concerns the preparation of polymers of low polydispersity and/or controlled molecular weight and architecture employing living free radical polymerization initiated by an alkoxyamine initiator or nitroxide plus, optionally a free radical initiator, the polymer produced thereby; selected nitroxide and alkoxyamine initiators; and a process for making the initiators; the polymeric products being useful in protective coatings.

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