Abstract: | Polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) with aliphatic primary amines and carbon tetrachloride has been investigated in th dimethylsulfoxide medium by employing a dilatometric technique at 60°C. The rate of polymerization (Rp) has been evaluated under the conditions, CCl4]/amine] < 1 and > 1. The kinetic data indicate possible participation of the charge transfer complexes formed between the amine + CCl4 and the amine + MMA in the polymerization of MMA. In the absence of CCl4 or amine, no polymerization of MMA was observed under the present experimental conditions. The polymerization of MMA was inhibited by hydroquinone, indicating a free radical initiation. The energy of activation varied from 32 to 58 kJ mol?1. |