| Abstract: | A series of N-(dialkylaminoalkyl)acrylamides was synthesized by reductive amination of N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)acrylamide (diacetone acrylamide) and by the reaction of either an alkenylamine or an amino alcohol with acrylonitrile. These monomers homopolymerize and copolymerize readily to form high molecular weight products. The solubility of the monomers and their homopolymers in water ranges from soluble to insoluble at room temperature. The insoluble materials can be quaternized readily to produce water-soluble products. The solubility of the homopolymers in water decreases with increasing temperature. Glass transition and decomposition temperatures of the homopolymers are reported. |
