Novel Poly(Vinylester) Copolymers and Poly (Vinylalcohol) Copolymers and the Use Thereof

Information

  • Patent Application
  • 20080027175
  • Publication Number
    20080027175
  • Date Filed
    December 03, 2004
    19 years ago
  • Date Published
    January 31, 2008
    16 years ago
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel polymers, which are based on poly(vinyl ester) copolymers and poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers having excellent thermal properties because of their special composition and to the use of said polymers.
Description
EXAMPLE 1
Poly(vinyl acetate-bis(allyloxy)methane)/poly(vinyl acetate)

A 50 ml Schlenk tube with stirrer bar is initially charged with 3.4 ml of toluene. 6.6 ml (71 mmol) of vinyl acetate, 0.08 ml (0.36 mmol) of tris(2,2,2-trifluorethyl) phosphite and 62.3 mg (0.18 mmol) of dibenzoyl peroxide are added successively at 60° C. The reaction mixture is subsequently stirred in the closed Schlenk tube at 70° C. for 2 h. 0.45 g (3.56 mmol) of bis(allyloxy)methane are added to the reaction mixture and then stirred at 70° C. for 20 h. All volatile components are removed in an oil-pump vacuum. The polymer is dissolved in acetone, precipitated with heptane and dried under vacuum to obtain a white powder. Yield: 1.78 g (27%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3): δ=5.89 (t), 5.45 (s), 5.23 (d) poly(bis(allyloxy)methane)), 4.83 (s, br, PVAc), 3.3 (s, br, poly(bis(allyloxy)methane)), 2.13, 1.98, 1.82, 1.72 (4×s, br, PVAc) ppm.


EXAMPLE 2
Poly(vinyl acetate-bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)/poly(vinyl acetate)

A 50 ml Schlenk tube with stirrer bar is initially charged with 3.4 ml of methanol. 6.6 ml (71 mmol) of vinyl acetate, 0.08 ml (0.36 mmol) of tris(2,2,2-trifluorethyl) phosphite and 62.3 mg (0.18 mmol) of dibenzoyl peroxide are added successively at 60° C. The reaction mixture is subsequently stirred in the closed Schlenk tube at 70° C. for 2 h. Then, 0.55 g (3.56 mmol) of bis(N-acryloylamino)methane are added to the reaction mixture and stirred at 70° C. for 20 h. All volatile components are removed in an oil-pump vacuum. The polymer is dissolved in acetone, precipitated with heptane and dried under vacuum to obtain a white powder. Yield: 6.6 g (98%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3): δ=8.74 (s), 6.48, 6.17, 5.71 (3×dd), 4.87 (s, poly(bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)), 4.83 (s, br, PVAc), 2.42 (s, br, poly(bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)), 2.13, 1.98, 1.82, 1.72 (4×s, br, PVAC) 1.53, (s, br, poly(bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)) ppm.


EXAMPLE 3
Poly(vinyl acetate-divinylbenzene)/poly(vinyl acetate)

A 50 ml Schlenk tube with stirrer bar is initially charged with 3.4 ml of methanol. 6.6 ml (71 mmol) of vinyl acetate, 0.08 ml (0.36 mmol) of tris(2,2,2-trifluorethyl) phosphite and 62.3 mg (0.18 mmol) of dibenzoyl peroxide are added successively at 60° C. The reaction mixture is subsequently stirred in the closed Schlenk tube at 70° C. for 2 h. Then, 0.64 ml (3.56 mmol) of divinylbenzene are added to the reaction mixture and stirred at 70° C. for 20 h. All volatile components are removed in an oil-pump vacuum. The polymer is dissolved in acetone, precipitated with heptane and dried under vacuum to obtain a white powder. Yield: 2.12 g (31.4%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3): δ=7.34, 7.25. 7.18, 7.16, 7.05 (aromatic H), 6.63, 5.61, 5.18 (vinylic H), 4.83 (PVAc), 2.76 (cross-linked PDVB), 2.13, 1.98, 1.82, 1.72 (4×s, br, PVAc), 1.58 (cross-linked PDVB) ppm. Tg=42° C. Mw=123000 g/mol. Mw/Mn=2.00.


EXAMPLE 4
Poly(vinyl acetate-divinylbenzene)

A 50 ml Schlenk tube with stirrer bar is initially charged with 7.5 ml of xylene. 6.6 ml (71 mmol) of vinyl acetate, 0.08 ml (0.36 mmol) of tris(2,2,2-trifluorethyl) phosphite and 62.3 mg (0.18 mmol) of dibenzoyl peroxide are added successively at 60° C. The reaction mixture is subsequently stirred in the closed Schlenk tube at 70° C. for 2 h. Then, 0.64 ml (3.56 mmol) of divinylbenzene are added to the reaction mixture and stirred at 70° C. for 20 h. All volatile components are removed in an oil-pump vacuum. The polymer is dissolved in acetone. Fractionation of the polymer mixture is achieved by means of preparative GPC. The 1st fraction (copolymer) is dried under vacuum to obtain a white powder. Yield: 0.8 g (12%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3): δ=7.34, 7.25. 7.18, 7.16, 7.05 (aromatic H), 6.63, 5.61, 5.18 (vinylic H), 4.83 (PVAc), 2.13, 1.98, 1.82, 1.72 (4×s, br, PVAC) ppm. Tg=43° C. Mw=500,000 g/mol. Mw/Mn=1.64.


EXAMPLE 5
Poly(vinyl alcohol-bis(allyloxy)methane)/poly(vinyl alcohol)

In a 1000 ml round-bottom flask, 167 ml of a 1% methanolic sodium hydroxide solution is heated to 50° C. in a water bath. To this, a solution of 50 g of poly(vinyl acetate-bis(allyloxy)methane)/poly(vinyl acetate) (example 1) in 333 ml of methanol is added dropwise over a period of 30 min. On completion of the addition, the mixture is stirred for 30 min. The white precipitate is filtered, washed to neutrality with methanol and dried under vacuum. Yield: 25.0 g (100%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, [D2]-D2O): δ=5.89 (t), 5.45 (s), 5.23 (d), 3.3 (s, br, poly(bis(allyloxy)methane)), 4.65, 4.46, 3.89, 3.84, 3.31, 1.44-1.33 (4×s, 1×m, PVOH) ppm. DSC: TG=67° C., Tm=180° C.


EXAMPLE 6
Poly(vinyl alcohol-bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)/poly(vinyl alcohol)

In a 1000 ml round-bottom flask, 167 ml of a 1% methanolic sodium hydroxide solution is heated to 50° C. in a water bath. To this, a solution of 50 g of poly(vinyl acetate-bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)/poly(vinyl acetate) (example 2) in 333 ml of methanol is added dropwise over a period of 30 min. On completion of the addition, the mixture is stirred for 30 min. The white precipitate is filtered, washed to neutrality with methanol and dried under vacuum. Yield: 25.0 g (100%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, [D2]-D2O): δ=8.74 (s), 6.48, 6.17, 5.71 (3×dd), 4.87, 2.42, 1.53, (3×s, poly(bis(N-acryloylamino)methane)). 4.65, 4.46, 3.89, 3.84, 3.31, 1.44-1.33 (4×s, 1×m, PVOH) ppm. DSC: TG=55° C., Tm=184° C.


EXAMPLE 7
Poly(vinyl alcohol-divinylbenzene)/poly(vinyl alcohol)

In a 1000 ml round-bottom flask, 167 ml of a 1% methanolic sodium hydroxide solution is heated to 50° C. in a water bath. To this, a solution of 50 g of poly(vinyl acetate-divinylbenzene)/poly(vinyl acetate) (example 3) in 333 ml of methanol is added dropwise over a period of 30 min. On completion of the addition, the mixture is stirred for 30 min. The white precipitate is filtered, washed to neutrality with methanol and dried under vacuum. Yield: 25.0 g (100%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, [D2]-D2O): δ=): δ=7.34, 7.25. 7.18, 7.16, 7.05 (aromatic H), 6.63, 5.61, 5.18 (vinylic H), 4.65, 4.46, 3.89, 3.84, 3.31, 1.44-1.33 (4×s, 1×m, PVOH), ppm. DSC: TG=79° C., Tm=183° C.


EXAMPLE 8
Poly(vinyl alcohol-divinylbenzene)

In a 100 ml round-bottom flask, 16.7 ml of a 1% methanolic sodium hydroxide solution is heated to 50° C. in a water bath. To this, a solution of 5.0 g of poly(vinyl acetate-divinylbenzene) (example 4) in 33.3 ml of methanol is added dropwise over a period of 30 min. On completion of the addition, the mixture is stirred for 30 min. The white precipitate is filtered, washed to neutrality with methanol and dried under vacuum. Yield: 2.5 g (100%). 1H-NMR (500 MHz, [D2]-D2O): δ=7.34, 7.25. 7.18, 7.16, 7.05 (aromatic H), 6.63, 5.61, 5.18 (vinylic H), 4.65, 4.46, 3.89, 3.84, 3.31, 1.44-1.33 (4×s, 1×m, PVOH), ppm. DSC: TG=79° C., Tm=181° C.

Claims
  • 1-8. (canceled)
  • 9. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers on the basis of poly(vinyl ester) copolymers which are obtained by means of a method comprising the following steps: A) Radical solution or bulk polymerizing vinyl esters in the presence of a radical generator and in the presence of a radical scavenger.B) Adding a cross-linking polyalkenyl compound,C) optionally, processing and isolation of the poly(vinyl ester) copolymers formed,D) saponificating the poly(vinyl ester)/poly(vinyl ester-polyalkene) mixture prepared in step B) or of the poly(vinyl ester-polyalkene) copolymers isolated under step C) with a base to form the poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl alcohol-polyalkene) mixtures or poly(vinyl alcohol-polyalkene) copolymers, respectively, and isolation of the products.
  • 10. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the radical generators in step A) are peroxide compounds.
  • 11. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the radical generators are used in amounts of 0.05-10 mmol per mole of vinyl acetate.
  • 12. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the radical scavengers in step A) are phosphoric acid esters.
  • 13. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the radical scavengers are used in amounts of 0.5-10 mol per mole of radical initiator.
  • 14. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the polyalkenyl compounds used in step B) are compounds of the formula I:
  • 15. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 14, wherein the R1 is a C6-C20-aryl group, a C5-C20-heteroaryl group, a C4-C20-cycloalkyl group, a C4-C20-heterocycloalkyl group or a C1-C20-alkyl group, in which one or several not directly neighboring C-atoms are optionally substituted by nitrogen, phosphorous, oxygen or sulfur.
  • 16. Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9, wherein the polyalkenyl compounds used in step B) are used in amounts of 0.0005-1 mol per mole of vinyl acetate.
  • 17. A process to produce Poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers on the basis of poly(vinyl ester) copolymers which comprises the following steps: A) Radical solution or bulk polymering of vinyl esters in the presence of a radical generator and in the presence of a radical scavenger.B) Adding a cross-linking polyalkenyl compound,C) Optionally, processing and isolation of the poly(vinyl ester) copolymers formed,D) saponificating the poly(vinyl ester)/poly(vinyl ester-polyalkene) mixture prepared in step B) or of the poly(vinyl ester-polyalkene) copolymers isolated under step C) with a base to form the poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(vinyl alcohol-polyalkene) mixtures or poly(vinyl alcohol-polyalkene) copolymers, respectively, and isolation of the products.
  • 18. The process according to claim 17, wherein the radical generators in step A) are peroxide compounds.
  • 19. The process according to claim 17, wherein the radical generators are used in amounts of 0.05-10 mmol per mole of vinyl acetate.
  • 20. The process according to claim 17, wherein the radical scavengers in step A) are phosphoric acid esters.
  • 21. The process according to claim 17, wherein the radical scavengers are used in amounts of 0.5-10 mol per mole of radical initiator.
  • 22. The process according to claim 17, wherein the polyalkenyl compounds used in step B) are compounds of the formula I:
  • 23. The process according to claim 22, wherein the R1 is a C6-C20-aryl group, a C5-C20-heteroaryl group, a C4-C20-cycloalkyl group, a C4-C20-heterocycloalkyl group or a C1-C20-alkyl group, in which one or several not directly neighboring C-atoms are optionally substituted by nitrogen, phosphorous, oxygen or sulfur.
  • 24. The process according to claim 17, wherein the polyalkenyl compounds used in step B) are used in amounts of 0.0005-1 mol per mole of vinyl acetate.
  • 25. A product which comprises the poly(vinyl alcohol) copolymers according to claim 9.
  • 26. The product as claimed in claim 25, wherein the product is a painting agent, an adhesive, a finishing agent, a coating agent, an additives in papermaking, a lacquer component, a protective colloid, an emulsifier, a binding agent, a protective coating for films, a sizing agent, a metal protection coating, a water-soluble bag and a packaging film, an oil-resistant film, fat-resistant film, a fuel-resistant film, a hose, a seal, a shaving cream additive, a soap additive, a thickening agent in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations, a synthetic tear fluid, a water-soluble fiber or sponges, a cement additive, a hydrogel for water treatment or a poly(vinyl alcohol) processable in the melt. _
PCT Information
Filing Document Filing Date Country Kind 371c Date
PCT/EP04/13767 12/3/2004 WO 00 4/12/2007