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Polyamide preparation with pentaamine cobalt (III) complex catalyst

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OSTI ID:5889879

A process is described for preparing a polyamide containing amide groups as integral parts of the main polymer chain comprising polymerizing a polyamide forming system, chosen from (1) an alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid and ammonia, (2) an ammonium salt of an alpha, beta unsaturated carboxylic acid, (3) an alpha, beta-unsaturated nitrile and water, (4) an alpha, beta-unsaturated amine and ammonia, (5) or a beta-amino propionic acid or its alkyl derivatives, in contact with a catalyst comprising a pentaamine cobalt (III) complex.

Assignee:
Standard Oil Co., Cleveland, OH
Patent Number(s):
US 4707538
OSTI ID:
5889879
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English