Di Benzoyl Peroxide - Catalyst Add. Polymer

[jmarjorie]

Would anyone know something about the following pertaining to DBP :

 

1) Is it pH dependent in its polymerization catalytic activity

 

2) Ideal temperature for optimum activity in liquid media

with Ethanol as solvent (monomer dissolved in solvent)

 

3) How good will DBP catalyse addition polymerization

for the following in Ethanol as solvent :

A) Isoprene (2-methyl buta-1,3-diene) C5H8

CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2

 

B) Monoterpene (2,6-dimethyl octa-1,7-diene) C10H16

CH2=C(CH3)CH.CH2.CH2C(CH3)CH=CH2

 

4) Can Benzoyl Peroxide C6H5COOOH also work as well as DBP ?

 

Your kind assistance will be highly appreciated.

Thankyou,

 

jmarjorie