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Title: Propenyl ether monomers for photopolymerization

Patent ·
OSTI ID:392639

Propenyl ether monomers of formula A(OCH{double_bond}CHCH{sub 3}){sub n} wherein n is an integer from one to six and A is selected from cyclic ethers, polyether and alkanes are disclosed. The monomers are readily polymerized in the presence of cationic photoinitiators, when exposed to actinic radiation, to form poly(propenyl ethers) that are useful for coatings, sealants, varnishes and adhesives. Compositions for preparing polymeric coatings comprising the compounds of the above formula together with particular cationic photoinitiators are also disclosed, as are processes for making the monomers from allyl halides and readily available alcohols. The process involves rearranging the resulting allyl ethers to propenyl ethers.

Research Organization:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-91ER12117
Assignee:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,567,858/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-571,200
OSTI ID:
392639
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 22 Oct 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English