Published December 1, 2006
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Synthesis and Homopolymerization of the Olefin- Derived Acrylic Monomer, 1-Methyl-1-Propyl-Hexyl Acrylate

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  • 1. UNESCO Associated Centre for Macromolecules and Materials Science, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland, 7602, South Africa; Tel: +2721 808 3172. Fax: +2721 808 4967
  • 2. Current address: Key Centre for Polymer Colloids, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
  • 3. University of Sydney

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Abstract The synthesis of a new olefin-derived acrylate monomer, 1-methyl-1-propylhexyl acrylate (1-MPHA), starting from 1-pentene, is reported. 1-MPHA was found to be polymerizable to high conversion by conventional free radical means. Homopolymerization of the monomer in benzene and toluene progressed faster in toluene than in bulk. Kinetic studies show 1-MPHA to be a relatively slow reacting monomer. The homopolymer of 1-MPHA was found to be thermally stable to about 200 °C, and soft at room temperature, with a T g of -43 °C.
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