Journal of Polymer Science Part A-1 Polymer Chemistry · 1968 · 66 citations · 11 references
Natural SciencesChemistryPolymer ChemistryPolymer MaterialsThermal AnalysisDecomposition AnalysisDecomposition ProcessesPolymer DegradationAutoxidation ChemistryDecomposition MechanismsPolymer Degradation MechanismsPolymer Thermal DegradationThermal DecompositionThermal Decomposition ReactionsThermal Degradation Studies
Abstract Polyethylene hydroperoxide (PEH) was prepared by low‐temperature autoxidation initiated by AIBN. Over 85% of the total hydroperoxyl groups decompose by a rapid process, the remainder dissociate at about one‐tenth of that rate. The results are the same whether PEH is decomposed in solution or in the solid state. Large amounts of scavenger have no effect on these decompositions; there is no radical‐induced processes. The results suggest mechanisms of decomposition involving neighboring group assistance.
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