4-tert-Butylbenzyl chloride has been used to control molecular weight and prevent microgel formation during polymerization reaction.
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Applications
4-tert-Butylbenzyl chloride has been used to control molecular weight and prevent microgel formation during polymerization reaction.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agent. Store away from strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sanford EM, et al. A comparison of 1, 4-bis (halomethyl) benzenes as monomers for the modified Gilch route to poly [2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-p-phenylenevinylene]. CRC Handbook of Thermoelectronics.,1999, 23(1), 2347-48.
- Bing R. Hsieh; Yuan Yu; Eric W. Forsythe; Gregory M. Schaaf; and William A. Feld.A New Family of Highly Emissive Soluble Poly(p-phenylene vinylene) Derivatives. A Step toward Fully Conjugated Blue-Emitting Poly(p-phenylene vinylenes). J. Am. Chem. Soc.,1998, 120(1), 231-232 .