Formation of low-molecular-weight polymers of vinyl ethers in presence of benzoyl peroxide

1. The interaction of butyl and isopropyl vinyl ethers with benzoyl peroxide was studied at peroxide concentrations of 0.1–10%. 2. It was shown that at benzoyl peroxide concentrations of 2% and less, the vinyl ether polymerizes with formation of products of low molecular weight. At peroxide concentrations of 5% and 10%, addition and polymerization reactions occur simultaneously.