Dithiophosphoric Acid Monomers for Polymer Synthesis and Functionalization
Invention:
This technology is a new polymer chemistry composed of –SH-P=S-function groups which can be made from elemental sulfur, white phosphorus, and cheap alcohols, providing a route for non-petroleum-based polymers from widely available raw materials. Functionalized polymers of a reaction product of a polymer including one or more olefins and a dithiophosphoric acid compound can provide a wide range of olefinic polymers in bulk-neat conditions or in solution via eletrophilic addition processes. Such new compositions provide a wide range of new functional polymers via an inexpensive polymer production process and as a route to low cost, specialty optical and flame-retardant polymers. Suitable olefins include polybutadienes, polyisoprenes, natural soluble or gum rubber, polydienes, and cyclic olefins.
Background:
Dithiophosphoric acids (DTPAs) can be readily made by the reaction of phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5), or the dimeric form (P4S10) with alcohols (ROH) to form a mono-functional dithiophosphoric acid. While dithiophosphoric acids have long been known in organic synthesis, the application and utility of these molecules for polymer functionalization have not been developed.
Applications:
- Production of natural rubber, soluble polydienes, synthetic SBR
- Polynorbornene derivatives and other polymers derived from ring-opening metathesis
- Any polymer containing an unsaturation
- Optical polymers with high refractive index
- Flame retardant polymers
Advantages:
- Low cost raw materials
- Neat/bulk or solution processing
- New composition space for tuneability
- Environmentally friendly
- Can be non-petroleum based
- Inexpensive chemical process
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