The synthesis of various esters of α‐hydroxymethylacrylate are summarized along with a brief description of their properties and polymerizability. Polymer characterization is given, including thermal behavior, solubility and spectroscopic properties. Derivatives of the acrylates are generated through reaction of the alcohol group to give halides, esters, ethers, and ether dimers. The last, along with additional multifunctional acrylates generated through the chemistry inherent in the synthetic approach, allow formation of a number of cyclopolymers, Michael polyadducts, and crosslinked systems.
SynopsisImproved synthesis of polydiallylamine provides ready access to an entire family of amide-functionalized polymers. Complete conversion to the acetamide derivative was attained under mild conditions. Formation of the formamide polymer required harsher conditions and did not give complete functionalization. The formamide polymer displayed typical polyelectrolyte behavior caused by residual amine units. Complexation with iodine and transition metal cations was strong as shown by W, IR, and 13C-NMR evidence indicating potential of these polymers for trace metal recovery, waste water treatment, and antiseptic formulations.
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