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Compositions providing improved functionalization of terminal anions and processes for improved functionalization of terminal anions

US6858679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F8/42
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions including one or more anionic polymerization initiators and one or more additives for improving functionalizing efficiency of living polymer anions are disclosed. The present invention also provides compositions including one or more electrophiles and one or more additives for improving functionalizing efficiency of living polymer anions. Novel electrophiles and processes for improving polymer anion functionalization efficiencies are also disclosed.

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