2-Vinylnaphthalene is employed in the synthesis of various copolymers such as Poly (sodium styrenesulfonate-co-2-vinyl-napthalene) copolymer and Poly (2-vinylnapthalene-alt-maleic acid)-graft-polystyrene. The latter finds applications as a photoactive polymer micelle and stabilizer for polystyrene latexes.
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Applications
2-Vinylnaphthalene is employed in the synthesis of various copolymers such as Poly (sodium styrenesulfonate-co-2-vinyl-napthalene) copolymer and Poly (2-vinylnapthalene-alt-maleic acid)-graft-polystyrene. The latter finds applications as a photoactive polymer micelle and stabilizer for polystyrene latexes.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, and benzene. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store under cool dry place. Ensure good ventilation. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Protect away from heat.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Curtis W. Frank.; Muhammed Amin Gashgari. Excimer Fluorescence as a Molecular Probe of Polymer Blend Compatibility. 1. Blends of Poly(2-vinylnaphthalene) with Poly(alkyl methacrylates). Macromolecules. 1979, 12 (1),163-165.
- Maria Nowakowska.; Victor P. Foyle.; James E. Guillet. Studies of the antenna effect in polymer molecules. 24. Solar photosynthesis of previtamin D3 in aqueous solutions of poly(sodium styrenesulfonate-co-2-vinylnaphthalene) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1993, 115 (14),5975-5981.