Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 31.4, Problem 8P
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Interpretation:
Draw the structure of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate).
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PET is also known as Dacron or Terylene and it is the best example of polyester. This is generally formed by the reaction of ethylene gylcol and 1, 4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (terephthalic acid) at a high temperature in the range of 420K to 450K. The catalyst used for this reaction is zinc acetate antimony trioxide which enhances the
PET is also the best example of condensation
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Organic Chemistry
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- PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate) is a polyester formed from 1,3-propanediol (HOCH 2CH 2CH 2OH) by the given reaction. PTT is sold under the trade name Sorona by DuPont. 1,3-Propanediol can now be made from a plant source like corn, rather than from petroleum starting materials. This makes PTT a more environmentally friendly polyester than PET. What is the structure of PTT?arrow_forwardPoly(lactic acid) (PLA) has received much recent attention because the lactic acid monomer [CH3CH(OH)COOH] from which it is made can be obtained from carbohydrates rather than petroleum. This makes PLA a more “environmentally friendly” polyester. Draw the structure of PLAarrow_forwardGlyptal® resin makes a strong, solid polymer matrix for electronic parts. Glyptal is made from terephthalic acid and glycerol. Draw the structure of Glyptal, and explain its remarkable strength and rigidity.arrow_forward
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