Radiation-induced copolymerization of trioxane: Reactivities of some cyclic ether comonomers

Copolymerization of trioxane solid state induced by gamma radiation with oxycyclic comonomers such as penta acetyl glucose, tetrahydrofuran, styrene oxide, and 1,3 dioxolane has been reported. The relative yields, properties of the copolymers, and the reactivities of the comonomers are discussed. A mechanism for the reactivity is presented.