Acrylic Acid → Acrylic Acid

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Reaction Steps

Copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic acid were prepared using sodium hypophosphite to promote telomerization. In a typical reaction, sodium hypophosphite monohydrate of a desired amount was added to deionized water and the solution heated to about 90°-100° C. Maleic anhydride was added to the solution and pH adjusted to about 4. Sodium or potassium persulfate (1-10% of total monomer feed) was used to initiate the polymerization. Acrylic acid at the appropriate ratio was added periodically over a 2-4 hour time period. Polymerization was continued until substantially 100% conversion was obtained. Telomers prepared in this manner are listed in Table I.

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