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Alkyl alkoxymethylbenzoates
Assignee: BP Corp North America Inc
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Filing: 1978-12-18
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-12-18
Abstract
Abstract Alkyl alkoxymethylbenzoates and essentially linear polyester ethers and copolyester ethers therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven A. Cerefice
- 👤 Edward E. Paschke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:15
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G63/00; C08G63/66; C08G63/664; C08G63/02; C08G63/06; C08G63/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Compositions of matter of the formula ##STR7## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 24 carbon atoms and a hydroxyl alkyl group of 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and Y is selected from the group consisting of --OCHR'CHR"--, --OCH 2 CHR'CHR"--, --OCH 2 CHR'CH 2 CHR"--, and --OCH 2 CHR'CHR"CH 2 --, wherein R' and R" are the same or different and are individually selected from the group consisting of H, an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms, an aralkyl group of at least one benzene ring to which is attached an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms, and an aryl group of at least one benzene ring wherein n is a number from about 1 to 100.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Compositions of matter of the formula ##STR7## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 24 carbon atoms and a hydroxyl alkyl group of 2 to 24 carbon atoms, and Y is selected from the group consisting of --OCHR'CHR"--, --OCH 2 CHR'CHR"--, --OCH 2 CHR'CH 2 CHR"--, and --OCH 2 CHR'CHR"CH 2 --, wherein R' and R" are the same or different and are individually selected from the group consisting of H, an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms, an aralkyl group of at least one benzene ring to which is attached an alkyl group of one to six carbon atoms, and an aryl group of at least one benzene ring wherein n is a number from about 1 to 100.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the said composition is an epoxide adduct selected from the group consisting of methyl p- and m,-hydroxymethylbenzoate and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The composition of claim 2 wherein the said epoxide is ##STR8## wherein each R' and R" are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and monovalent aliphatic groups of one to 24 carbon atoms, the said aliphatic groups being substituted or unsubstituted, the said substitutions being selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, halo, nitrilo, amino, carbonyl, carbamato, carboxyl, aryloxy and carboxylate substituents.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein the said epoxide is selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide and styrene oxide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The compositions of claim 1 wherein the said compositions comprise methyl p- and m,-(2-hydroxyethoxy)methylbenzoate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
The composition of claim 1 which comprises methyl p(2-hydroxyethoxy)methylbenzoate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
9 words
The composition of claim 1 which comprises methyl m(2-hydroxyethoxy)methylbenzoate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein X is a hydroxyethyl group.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A resinous polymer comprising recurring units of a monomer which is an epoxide adduct of methyl p-, or m-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A resinous polymer comprising recurring units of a monomer which is an epoxide adduct of methyl p-, or m-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
The polymer of claim 9 wherein the said epoxide is ##STR9## wherein R' and R" are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and monovalent aliphatic groups of one to 24 carbon atoms, the said aliphatic groups being substituted and unsubstituted, the said substitutions being selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, halo, nitrilo, amino, carbonyl, carbamato, carboxyl, aryloxy and carboxylate substituents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The polymer of claim 10 wherein the said epoxide comprises ethylene oxide.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The polymer of claim 10 wherein the said monomer is the adduct of one mole of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The polymer of claim 10 wherein the monomer is the adduct of two moles of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The polymer of claim 10 wherein the monomer is the adduct of three moles of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
51 words
The polymer of claim 10 wherein the said polymer is a copolymer of a monomer mixture comprising the adduct of one mole of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate, the adduct of two moles of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate, and the adduct of three moles of ethylene oxide with methyl p-hydroxymethylbenzoate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
A high molecular weight polyester comprising (A) a poly hydroxy and poly carboxylic acid moieties and (B) moieties selected from the group consisting of p- and m-hydroxymethylbenzoate moieties and mixtures thereof wherein (A) and (B) are present in a range of mole ratios of from 19:1 to 1:19.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
48 words
A high molecular weight polyester comprising (A) a poly hydroxy and poly carboxylic acid moieties and (B) moieties selected from the group consisting of p- and m-hydroxymethylbenzoate moieties and mixtures thereof wherein (A) and (B) are present in a range of mole ratios of from 19:1 to 1:19.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The polyester of claim 16 wherein said poly hydroxy moiety comprises diol moieties containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The polyester of claim 17 wherein said poly hydroxy moiety comprises ethylene glycol moieties.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The polyester of claim 17 wherein said poly carboxylic acid moiety comprises terephthalic acid moieties.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The polyester of claim 17 wherein said poly carboxylic acid moiety comprises isophthalic acid moieties.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The polyester of claim 17 wherein said poly carboxylic acid moiety comprises phthalic acid moieties.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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