Abstract
Solution polymerization of methyl acrylate was carried out using dodecyl alcohol as a solvent and benzoyl peroxide as an initiator. The chemical structure of the obtained telomer is as follows;
This telomer (LO) was then treated with water-acetone alkaline solution to obtain the corresponding polyacrylic acids, (H series), with hydrazine hydrate to obtain the corresponding polyhydrazides (HD series) and similarly, with ethylenediamine to obtain the corresponding polyamides (EA series).
These reactions proceed smoothly, and the chemical structures of these derivatives were determined by analysis and IR spectrum.
The order of solubility of these derivatives from the telomer in water was as follows; HD>EA≥H. Ability of lowering surface tension of water; H>EA≥HD. On foaming power test, SDS, Ameet 105 and HD series showed high values, but MS 25, H series and EA series showed low values. On dispersing power (CaCO3) test, these derivatives, especially HD series, Levenol WX and MS 25 showed good values in the low concentration, while SDS showed good value in the high concentration. As for emulsifying power (gasoline, benzene) every series of H, HD and EA was superior than the control samples.
