Novel t-aliphatic .alpha.-(sulfo) azo compounds: ##EQU1## and the use of compounds I as polymerization initiators for vinyl monomers and as curing agents for resins. For example, 2-t-butylazo-2-thiophenoxy-4-methylpentane, prepared by reacting a solution of thiophenol and sodium hydroxide in methanol with 2-t-butylazo-2-chloro-4-methylpentane at 10.degree. - 15.degree.C., is used to cure an unsaturated polyester-styrene resin at 115.degree.C. and to polymerize styrene at 115.degree.C.
.alpha.-ISOCYANATO AND .alpha.-ISOTHIOCYANATO AZOS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
申请人:Pennwalt Corporation
公开号:US04028344A1
公开(公告)日:1977-06-07
Azoalkanes of the formula ##STR1## WHERE Z is isocyanate or isothiocyanate or derivatives thereof, such as 1-t-butylazo-1-isothiocyanatocyclohexane, which are useful as foaming agents for polyester resins and as free radical initiators for vinyl monomers.
Aliphatic alpha-(hydroperoxy) azo compounds and salts thereof
申请人:Pennwalt Corporation
公开号:US04010152A1
公开(公告)日:1977-03-01
New aliphatic azo compounds containing an .alpha.-hydroperoxy group and the alkali metal and alkaline earth metal salts thereof as represented by the general structure ##STR1## processes for preparing I where M is H and R is t-aliphatic by reacting t-aliphatic azo compounds having an .alpha.-halo substituent with about an equimolar amount of sodium or hydrogen peroxide; processes for converting I where M is H to its alkali or alkaline earth metal salt by reaction with aqueous solutions of the corresponding base or with calcium or sodium hydride; and the use of these novel compounds as polymerization initiators for vinyl monomers and as curing agents for resins. For example, 2-t-butylazo-2-hydroperoxy-4-methylpentane is prepared from sodium peroxide and 2-t-butylazo-2-chloro-4-methylpentane and used to polymerize vinyl chloride and to cure unsaturated polyester resin.