Cross-metathesis of technical grade methyl oleate for the synthesis of bio-based polyesters and polyamides
Paweł Krzesiński, Vincent César, Karol Grela, Sergio Santos-Moreno, Pablo Ortiz
Abstract
A process for the self-cross metathesis of technical grade methyl oleate, containing 20 wt% of methyl linoleate, has been developed. Subsequent polycondensation with a co-monomer (diol or diamine) resulted in the formation of polymeric materials.
Topics & Concepts
PolyesterMetathesisCondensation polymerPolyamideMonomerDiaminePolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryMethyl oleateDiolChemistryPolymerMaterials scienceCatalysisPolymerizationSynthetic Organic Chemistry Methodsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis