Production of poly(carbonate-co-ester) copolymers
US6486294B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G63/64
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A poly(carbonate-co-ester) block copolymer is synthesized using synthetic strategies that can be incorporated into conventional melt facilities that are commonly used in the production of polycarbonate polymers. The polycarbonate block of the poly(carbonate-co-ester) copolymer is derived from a polycarbonate reaction mixture comprising an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic acid diester, such as bisphenol A and diphenyl carbonate, respectively. The second block of the copolymer is derived from a polyester prepolymer, the polyester prepolymer comprising a diol, diacid or diester, and at least one monomer that is selected to advantageously incorporate desired properties into the poly(carbonate-co-ester) copolymer. The polyester prepolymer is introduced to the polycarbonate reaction mixture to form the poly(carbonate-co-ester) copolymer. Properties of the copolymer can be altered by varying numerous conditions of the reaction.
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