申请人:THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
公开号:EP0879833A1
公开(公告)日:1998-11-25
By utilizing the techniques of this invention, trans-1,4-polybutadiene can be synthesized continuously to a high level of conversion utilizing a low level of a highly active cobalt-based catalyst system. The trans-1,4-polybutadiene made with the cobalt-based catalyst system of this invention also typically has a molecular weight which is acceptable for use in tire applications without the need for employing a molecular weight regulator. It is also not typically necessary to utilize a gel inhibitor, such as carbon disulfide, in the polymerizations of this invention. Since a low level of residual cobalt is present in the trans-1,4-polybutadiene which is made utilizing the catalyst system of this invention, it is much more stable than trans-1,4-polybutadiene made with standard cobalt-based catalyst systems. This invention specifically relates to a process for synthesizing trans-1,4-polybutadiene by polymerizing 1,3-butadiene monomer in the presence of a catalyst system which is comprised of cobalt (III) acetylacetonate, an organoaluminum compound and a para-alkyl-substituted phenol, wherein the cobalt (III) acetylacetonate is mixed with the para-substituted phenol prior to the polymerization. Such polymerizations can be conducted on a batch or a continuous basis.
利用本发明的技术,只需使用少量的高活性钴基催化剂体系,就可以连续合成高转化率的反式-1,4-聚丁二烯。使用本发明的钴基催化剂体系生产的反式-1,4-聚丁二烯的分子量通常也可以用于轮胎用途,无需使用分子量调节剂。在本发明的聚合过程中,通常也无需使用凝胶抑制剂,如二硫化碳。由于利用本发明催化剂体系制得的反式-1,4-聚丁二烯中钴的残留量较低,因此比使用标准钴基催化剂体系制得的反式-1,4-聚丁二烯要稳定得多。本发明具体涉及一种合成反式-1,4-聚丁二烯的工艺,其方法是在由乙酰丙酮酸钴(III)、有机铝化合物和对位烷基取代苯酚组成的催化剂体系存在下,聚合 1,3-丁二烯单体,其中乙酰丙酮酸钴(III)在聚合前与对位取代苯酚混合。这种聚合可以分批进行,也可以连续进行。