Synthesis of copolymers of a linoleic acid derivative and properties of the copolymer films

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 80; no. 2; pp. 261 - 267
• Main Authors: Trumbo, D. L., Mote, B. E., Rasoul, H. A. A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc 11.04.2001; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; copolymers; Exact sciences and technology; maleic anhydride; Organic polymers; Pamolyn 380; Physicochemistry of polymers; Polycondensation; Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts; Heat treatment; Molecular weight distribution; Film; Conversion rate; Hardness; Experimental study; Physical properties; Solvent resistance; Linoleic acid; Crosslinked copolymer; Gloss; Preparation; Acid copolymer; Maleic acid copolymer
• ISSN: 0021-8995; 1097-4628
• DOI: 10.1002/1097-4628(20010411)80:2<261::AID-APP1094>3.0.CO;2-S

Addition copolymers of maleic anhydride and a commercially available conjugated fatty acid, Pamolyn 380, were synthesized via thermal initiation. The copolymers had moderately high molecular weights and were obtained in reasonable yields. The copolymers were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopy and by elemental analysis. Based on this analytical data and examples from the literature, the copolymers were assigned regularly alternating chain morphology. Coatings were formulated with the copolymers, and films over a metal substrate were evaluated. The films were found to have excellent solvent resistance, high hardness, and good gloss. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 80: 261–267, 2001