Functional Polymers. XLII. 4-Vinyl (or 4-Isopropenyl)-2,6-di-t-butylphenol: Synthesis and Copolymerization

Polymerizable vinyl- and isopropenyl derivatives of 2, 6-di-t-butyl-phenol have been synthesized, polymerized, and copolymerized. 2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-vinylphenol and O-acetyl-2, 6-di-t-butylphenol were prepared in yields of 50 and 80%, respectively, starting from 2,6-di-t-butylphenol. 2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-isopropenylphenol was also synthesized in nearly 50% yield. The two hindered phenol monomers and some of their acetyl derivatives were copolymerized with styrene, methyl methacrylate, and n-butyl acrylate.