Abstract
Propionaldehyde and sodium perchlorate have a marked effect not only on kinetics of copolymerization of propylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran (THF) initiated by BF 3, and also on molecular weight characteristics of the copolymer obtained. The ability of polar compounds to solvate BF 3 complexes and growing centres slows down all the reactions in which they take part. For example, the rate of isomerization of propylene oxide and the formation of a cyclic tetramer decreases, while the concentration of the latter during the process passes through the maximum. This is explained by the existence of chain transfer to a cyclic tetrameter with ring opening.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
