Free radical copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and allyl acetate Part 2 structure and properties

Authors
Hendrana, S Hill, DJT Perera, MCS Pomery, PJ
Citation
S. Hendrana et al., Free radical copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and allyl acetate Part 2 structure and properties, POLYM INT, 50(6), 2001, pp. 700-706
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
09598103 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
700 - 706
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-8103(200106)50:6<700:FRCOMM>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The structure of the product from the free radical bulk copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and allyl acetate (AAc) was investigated. The mo le fraction of AAc plays an important role in the copolymerization of these two monomers. Molecular weight (MW) and molecular weight distribution (MWD ) are completely altered when the feed composition is dominantly AAc. NMR s pectroscopy confirmed the incorporation of AAc into the polymer. However, n o allyl-allyl linkages were observed at low conversions. T-g was found to b e affected by the incorporation of AAc into the polymer. (C) 2001 Society o f Chemical Industry.