Synthesis and polymerization of N ‐[1‐(1‐substituted‐2‐oxopropyl)]acrylamides and ‐methacrylamides. copolymerization of these monomers with styrene and substituent effects

The synthesis and polymerization of N ‐[1‐(1‐substituted‐2‐oxopropyl)]acrylamides and ‐methacrylamides are described. Seven new monomers were prepared by two kinds of synthetic procedure. The polymerization of these monomers was carried out. Monomer reactivity ratios in the polymerization of these monomers with styrene were determined and the Alfrey‐Price Q and e values calculated. The effects of substituents on the reactivities in copolymerization were observed, and an interpretation of the results is given.