Synthesis and polymerization of a multimethacrylate

Abstract

AbstractBy reacting poly(methacryloyl chloride) with 2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate a multimethacrylate on a polymethacrylate template is obtained. Free‐radical polymerization of the multimethacrylate in dilute DMF solutions was investigated. The results obtained suggest that the polymerization process occurs along the template and results in partially ladder‐type polymers, containing unreacted double bonds. Based on the results of elemental analysis, IR, and 1H‐NMR spectra, structures of the multimethacrylate and the obtained polymer were proposed. The rate of disappearance of double bonds in the multimonomer during UV irradiation was examined. Thermogravimetric analysis of the multimethacrylate and related polymers was also performed.