Reactions of unsaturated fatty alcohols. XIV. Preparation and properties of styrenated fatty vinyl ether polymers

New polymeric products have been prepared from conjugated linseed vinyl ether polymers and styrene. Up to 64% by weight of styrene can be incorporated by heating the preformed fatty vinyl ether polymer and monomeric styrene in an aromatic solvent. Primary factors influencing the course of the reaction were molecular weight and peroxide content of the starting vinyl ether polymer, reaction temperature, and type of solvent used. Formation of heterogeneous reaction products and gelation were encountered unless styrene was consumed in the reaction or removed.