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Molecular weight control in charge-transfer copolymerization
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1974-07-26
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1994-07-26
Abstract
Abstract Process for controlling the molecular weight of alternating copolymers of electron rich, i.e. ethylene and electron deficient, i.e. maleic acid monomers wherein the radical initiated polymerization takes place in a primary solvent and a secondary solvent is added to modify the molecular weight.
Inventors
- 👤 James Richard Gross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:33
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F222/00; C08F222/04; C08F210/00; C08F222/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a process for the preparation of an alternating copolymer of an olefinic monomer having 2-4 carbon atoms and a monomer selected from an olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or the anhydride thereof which comprises polymerizing a mixture of the monomers under autogenous pressure with a free radical initiator at a temperature in the range of 0° to 150° C in a solution thereof in a primary solvent consisting of benzene, toluene, acetone, or methylene chloride, the improvement which comprises adding to said solvent solution before the copolymerization reaction, an effective amount of a different secondary solvent consisting of lower alkanols, dimethyl formamide, or water to lower the molecular weight of the resulting copolymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a process for the preparation of an alternating copolymer of an olefinic monomer having 2-4 carbon atoms and a monomer selected from an olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or the anhydride thereof which comprises polymerizing a mixture of the monomers under autogenous pressure with a free radical initiator at a temperature in the range of 0° to 150° C in a solution thereof in a primary solvent consisting of benzene, toluene, acetone, or methylene chloride, the improvement which comprises adding to said solvent solution before the copolymerization reaction, an effective amount of a different secondary solvent consisting of lower alkanols, dimethyl formamide, or water to lower the molecular weight of the resulting copolymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the olefinic monomer is isobutylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the dicarboxylic acid anhydride is maleic anhydride.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |