Poly dimercaptans

Poly (thiol esters) from Dibasic Acids and Dimercaptans (Reaction A/M). By this procedure (26), only low molecular weights were obtained because of side reactions. The reaction has therefore not found wider application, compared with the synthesis of polyesters. 

B. Poly(alkyIene sulfides) by the Reaction of Dimercaptans and Dihalides. 92... 

In the late forties and early fifties, we extensively investigated the formation of polymers from dimercaptans and diolefins in emulsion systems with radical initiators. This was then extended to include the preparation of poly thiol esters by the addition of dithiol acids to diolefins. 

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