Synthesis and Properties of Destructible Anionic Surfactants with a 1, 3-Dioxolane Ring and Their Use as Emulsifier for Emulsion Polymerization

Abstract

Destructible anionic surfactants with a 1, 3-dioxolane ring were prepared and their surface properties determined. These novel surfactants contain a sulfonate group as the anionic hydrophile, and readily decompose under weakly acidic conditions. As surfactants for emulsion polymerization reactions, they are considerably superior to the conventional surfactants which give polymers containing higher contents of metals than the above surfactants.