Process for the preparation of a branched diene elastomer via an anionic route
US6384164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08C19/44
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for preparing a branched diene elastomer having a high proporation of starred chains comprising anionically polymerizing at least one conjugated diene monomer having 4 to 12 carbons in a polymerization medium comprising a hydrocarbon solvent, such as cyclohexane, and an organometallic initiator, such as n-butyllithium, wherein tris-(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite is added to the polymerization medium as a starring agent during or at the end of polymerization in an amount such that the molar ratio of the starring agent to the initiator is between 0.1 and 1.5, preferably between 0.2 and 0.5. The process produces a branched diene elastomer having a high proportion of starred chains. The elastomer can be a homopolymer, such as polybutadiene or polyisoprene or a copolymer, such as polystyrene/polybutadiene.
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