Compound Q&A
How is Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (CAS: 9011-16-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (PVM/MA) is synthesized via anionic copolymerization of methyl vinyl ether (MVE) and maleic anhydride (MA). Common catalysts include organometallic compounds like lithium dialkylcuprate. The reaction involves the sequential addition of monomers, leading to a copolymer with alternating units of MVE and MA, achieving high selectivity and good yield.
About
CAS No
9011-16-9
English Name
Poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride)
Molecular Formula
C7H8O4
Molecular Weight
156.14 g/mol
SMILES
COC=C.C1=CC(=O)OC1=O
InChIKey
UPBDXRPQPOWRKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
