Synthesis of poly[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)aminostyrene], a new sorbent for boron(III) ions

Abstract

A procedure was developed for preparation of poly[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)aminostyrene] via successive stages of nitration, reduction, and glycidol treatment of polystyrene, which gives the polymer with a maximal degree of functionalization. The composition and structure of the intermediates and end products of the polymer-analogous reactions were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and solid-state 13C NMR spectroscopy. The sorption characteristics of poly[N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)aminostyrene] toward boroncontaining ions were assessed.