Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of aqueous solutions of unsaturated quaternary ammonium salts. The salts can correspond to the following formula (I): in which R represents a methyl or benzyl radical, by reaction, in the presence of water, of N,N-dimethyl-amninoethyl acrylate (DAMEA) with a quaternizing agent of formula (II): R—Cl  (II) in which R is as defined above. Generally, the reaction is carried out in a closed reactor, which includes all the DAMEA and has been pressurized by air or depleted air to 0.5 to 3 bar, by continuously introducing, at a temperature of 35 to 65° C., the quatenlizing agent (II) and the water, until a concentration of salt (I) in the water is obtained. The water starts to be introduced beginning when 0-20% of the amount by weight of the quaternizing agent (II) necessary for the reaction has been added and it being possible for the pressure at the end of the reaction to reach 9 bar.

Abstract: This process for the manufacture of an aqueous solution of the unsaturated quaternary ammonium salt corresponding to the formula (I), by reaction, in the presence of water, of N,N-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate (DAMEA) with a quaternizing agent of formula (II), is characterized in that the said reaction is carried out continuously in a rotating disc agitated column, with introduction of the quaternizing agent in the column bottom and introduction of the DAMEA and the water in the column top, the said reaction being carried out at a temperature of 35 to 60° C. and under a pressure of 10 to 20 bar.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is prepared alone or in combination with at least one monomer of formula (II): the quaternizing agents benzyl chloride is introduced into a solution, in a solvent selected from compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) and mixtures of these, of the compound of formula (III) at a temperature of from 35 to 60° C., and then water is added and the reaction is allowed to proceed to complete or substantially complete conversion of the compound (III), an aqueous solution of desired compound (I) is isolated where appropriate with at least one compound (II), if this or these have/has been used as solvent, and the water is removed where appropriate.

Abstract: These compounds are represented by the formulae (Ia) and (Ib). To prepare them, in a first stage, p-xylylene dichloride is reacted with a compound (II) to produce a compound (III) and, in a second stage, the compound (III) thus obtained is reacted with a compound of formula (IVa) or (IVb), resulting in an aqueous solution of the compound (Ia) or (Ib) respectively, the water of which is removed, if appropriate.

Abstract: A sulfur-containing unsaturated carboxylate compound comprising a sulfur-containing substituent and at least two &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic acid residues, which are each attached to a secondary or tertiary carbon atom via an oxygen atom; a polymerizable composition comprising the sulfur-containing unsaturated carboxylate compound; a cured product prepared by polymerizing the polymerizable composition; an optical component consisting of the cured product; and novel intermediate compounds for preparation of the above carboxylate.

Abstract: These compounds are represented by the formulae (Ia) and (Ib). To prepare them, in a first stage, p-xylylene dichloride is reacted with a compound (II) to produce a compound (III) and, in a second stage, the compound (III) thus obtained is reacted with a compound of formula (IVa) or (IVb), resulting in an aqueous solution of the compound (Ia) or (Ib) respectively, the water of which is removed, if appropriate.

Abstract: In the operation of producing an alkylamino(meth)acrylate by the reaction of transesterification of an alkyl(meth)acrylate with an alkylamino alcohol, the alkyl alcohol by-produced during the transesterification is distilled in the form of an azeotropic mixture with the alkyl(meth)acrylate, the resultant distillate is purified with an ion-exchange resin and handled, on the other hand, the reaction solution is distilled to allow separation of the catalyst wherein is provided a method and apparatus for effecting, in the production of the alkylamino(meth)acrylate, the distillation under such a condition as represses the amount of in crease of the Michael adduct below 2%.

Abstract: A photohardenable resin composition comprising (A) a urethanated acrylic compound represented by formula (I): (A)a—C—(R)4−a wherein R is H or alkyl; a is 3 or 4; and A represents a group of formula (II): wherein D represents —CH2CH2O—, —CH2CH(CH3)O—, —CH2CH2COO— or —(CH2)6COO—; E represents —CH2CH2O—, —CH2CH(CH3)O—, —COCH2CH2O— or —CO(CH2)6O—; G represents a diol or triol residual group; J represents a divalent or trivalent and substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group; L represents —(CH2CH2O)h— (h: integer of 1 to 4), —(CH2CH(CH3)O)j— (j: integer of 1 to 4), or —(CH2CH2O)k—(CH2CH(CH3)O)m— (k, m: integer of 1 to 3 (k+m=2, 3 or 4); b, c, and d are each 0 or 1 (b+c+d=1, 2 or 3); e is 0, 1 or 2; f is 0 or 1 (e+f=1 or 2); and g is 1 or 2, and (B) a radical polymerizable compound at a (A) : (B) r

Abstract: A method for making a vinyl carbonate represented by the formula (I): CH2═CHOC(O)X1R1  (I) wherein X1 is oxygen or sulfur and R1 is a substituted or an unsubstituted aliphatic alkyl, aryl, aryl alkyl, olefinic, vinyl, or cycloaliphatic group comprises: (a) reacting a compound represented by the formula (II): X2C(O)X1R1  (II)  wherein X2 is a halogen other than fluorine, with a compound represented by the formula (III): M1—F  (III)  wherein M1 is selected from a Group IA metal, in the presence of a first phase transfer catalyst and a first organic solvent, to form a compound represented by the formula (IV): FC(O)X1R1  (IV) and (b) reacting a compound represented by the formula (IV) with a compound represented by the formula (V): CH2═CHOSi(R2)3  (V)  wherein R2 is a substituted or an unsubstituted aliphatic alkyl, aryl, aryl alkyl olefinic, vinyl, or cycloaliphatic group, or any combination thereof, in the presence of a

Abstract: The present invention provides a (meth)acryloyl-group-containing carbamoyl halide represented by the following formula (1): 1

Abstract: A sulfur-containing O-(meth)acrylate compound of the following formula (1) is useful as a starting material for a resin composition used in optical applications such as a lens; 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable compound being a mono or multi valent carboxylic ester of a compound containing a hydroxyalkylamidegroup and a hydroxygroup in which the carboxylic ester is derived from an &agr;,&bgr;-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An oligomer is provided having tetraacrylate functionality as well as carboxylic acid functionality. The oligomer is useful as a photopolymerizable binder in photoresists for forming printed circuitry. Particular advantages of the oligomer are found in solder mask-forming compositions which must withstand the conditions of nickel/gold plating.

Abstract: The invention provides an oligomer having tetraacrylate functionality which provides enhanced flexibility to photoimageable compositions which function as photoresists. The enhanced flexibility is particularly advantageous in epoxy-containing, solder mask-forming photoimageable composition, as this flexibility provides improved performance in nickel/gold plating.

Abstract: A zwitterionic monomer having amino-multicarboxylic acid functionality having Structure (I) wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 is (CH2)n where n is 2 to 12; R3 and R4 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R5 is (CH2)m where m is 2 or 3; R6 and R7 are independently selected from wherein R20 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH3, and COOY; R21 is selected from H or CH3; X is oxygen or nitrogen; A is a halide; and Y is independently a cation. The zwitterionic monomer is the reaction product of an amino-multicarboxylic acid and an amine containing monomer.

Abstract: 1,2-Bis-adducts of stable hindered nitroxide compounds with substituted ethylenes are prepared by reacting two equivalents of nitroxyl compound with an ethylenically unsaturated compound such as styrene or an acrylate ester. These adducts are very effective inhibitors to prevent the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers when such monomers are distilled, processed or stored.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polymeric casting composition includes an effective amount of an acrylic or methacrylic di- or polythiol monomer of the formula (1) wherein p is an integer of 0 or 1, M or M′ are each spacer groups selected from one or more of the following formulae (i), (ii) wherein m is an integer of 0 or 1 and n is an integer of 0 to 3, with the proviso that m and n are not both equal to zero, R1R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, are selected from hydrogen, alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, alkoxy or substituted alkoxy of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or R1 or R2 is (iii) and optionally a polymerisable comonomer.

Abstract: A phosphonium salt compound having an acryl group which is represented by the following general formula (3) can be made in simple operations: ##STR1## (wherein A represents a alkylene group, Y represents Cl, Br or I, R.sup.1 represents H or CH.sub.3, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent a alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl or aralkyl group) by reacting an unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid halide of the following general formula (1):CH.sub.2 .dbd.CR.sup.1 --COX (1)(wherein R.sup.1 represents H or CH.sub.3 and X represents Cl, Br or I) with a hydroxyalkyl phosphonium salt compound of the following general formula (2):[HO--A--P.sup.+ R.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sup.4 ]Y.sup.- (2)(wherein A, Y, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the same meanings as defined above). The present invention is industrially advantageous since the product can have a very high purity and be obtained in high yield by an easy operation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylenically unsaturated isocyanates is described, which process comprises silylating an appropriate ethylenically unsaturated urethane precursor at the urethane nitrogen and converting the resulting unsaturated N-silyl-urethane by means of thermolysis at elevated temperature into the desired isocyanate. The unsaturated isocyanates obtainable according to the process are suitable, for example, as monomers or comonomers in the preparation of polymerisates or copolymerisates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable derivatives of carbohydrates comprising a carbohydrate radical and more than one radically polymerizable hydrocarbon group which is linked optionally via a spacer to the carbohydrate radical, to homopolymers, copolymers, block copolymers, graft copolymers and polymeric networks thereof, to capsules, fibers, films and coatings having water-binding and biocompatible properties, and to molded articles, for example contact lenses or biomedicinal articles, comprising the mentioned polymers, as well as to processes for the preparation of the mentioned polymers and articles.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of an aqueous solution of the unsaturated quaternary ammonium salt corresponding to the following formula (I): ##STR1## by reaction, under pressure and in the presence of water, of N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate with CH.sub.3 --Cl, characterized in that it is carried out in the presence of the pentasodium salt of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid.

Abstract: Color-stabilized basic monomers are provided. Said basic monomers are obtained by adding, to a basic monomer ?e.g. an N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylate or an N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylamide!, at least one member selected from the group consisting of amido group-containing compounds, phosphorous acid esters, phosphoric acid esters and phosphines and at least one phenol compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each independently a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.7 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The color-stabilized basic monomers are more resistant to coloration when they are handled under such conditions that the oxygen concentration in the gas phase contacting therewith is 0.01 to 10% by volume.

Abstract: A description is given of a stabilized aqueous solution of unsaturated quaternary ammonium salt(s) (I), having been obtained by reaction, in the presence of water, of N,N-dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate (II) with a quaternizing agent (III), at least one stabilizing agent having been used in combination with the monomer (II). This aqueous solution contains at least one sequestering agent for metals chosen from diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, the pentasodium salt of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, N-(hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid and the trisodium salt of N-(hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid. ##STR1## R.sup.1 =H or CH.sub.3 ; R=methyl or benzyl; X=Cl, Br or CH.sub.3 --SO.sub.4.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of obtaining water-free 2-trimethylammoniumethyl methacrylate chloride (TMAC) characterized in that an aqueous TMAC solution is subjected to the following operations:(a) Azeotropic removal using an alkyl (meth)acrylate; and(b) Filtration of the resulting suspension.

Abstract: A polymeric material incorporating a polyvalent cation chelating agent in an amount effective to inhibit the growth of an ocular pathogen, particularly a protozoan, can be used to produce eye care products such as contact lens cases and containers for containing eye care solutions and contact lenses.

Abstract: A polymer obtained by polymerizing a fumaric acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms and A denotes a radical of ##STR2## in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent each an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms and may be identical with or different from each other, R.sup.4 denotes an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms or a benzyl group and m and n denote each an integer of 1-6.

Abstract: A modifier composition useful for the preparation of a modified polymer which includes:(1) a compound represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, A is an alkylene group having 2-4 carbon atoms, (OA).sub.n indicates a polyoxyalkylene group, M is a monovalent or divalent cation, n is 2-30, and m is 1 or 2;(2) 50-3,000 ppm, based on the weight of the modifier composition, of an organic polymerization inhibitor; and(3) 0.01-20 ppm of copper ion, based on the weight of the composition;a modified polymer containing the modifier composition and method for producing the modified polymer are provided, wherein the modifier composition has excellent thermal shelf stability at ordinary temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing an oxamic acid group, which show high reactivity and have stability for water and are used as paints, adhesives, and plastic materials etc. in the form of a reaction material or a resin. Since into these compounds an oxamic acid group is introduced in a part of the molecule and the oxamic acid group is an ionic functional group, the compounds show superior solubility and dispersing character in water and also, since the oxamic acid group is a group of a disappearing type with heating, the compounds do not remain, after hardening, in the hardened product. Accordingly, the hardened products obtained from these compounds are superior in water-resistant and anticorrosion properties and in durability.

Abstract: A polyfluorohydrocarbon group-containing acrylate of the formula (1):R.sub.f --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Q--(CH.sub.2).sub.h --.phi.--[X--.phi.--].sub.y --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OC(O)CR.dbd.CH.sub.2 (1)wherein R.sub.f is a polyfluorohydrocarbon group having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms to which fluorine atoms are bonded, wherein some of such carbon atoms may be substituted by ether-type oxygen atoms,.phi. is a p-phenylene group which may be substituted by one or more halogen atoms selected from fluorine and chlorine, provided that when a plurality of .phi. are present in one molecule, such a plurality of .phi. may be the same or different from one another,R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom,Q is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,x is a single bond, --CH.dbd.CH--, --N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N-- or --C(O)--,n is an integer of from 1 to 22,h is an integer of from 0 to 22,m is an integer of from 1 to 11, andy is an integer of from 0 to 5.

Abstract: Polymerizable, organic-soluble, oligomeric fluorochemical surfactant compositions having at least two pendent fluoroaliphatic groups, at least two organic-solubilizing groups, and a pendent polymerizable olefinic group. Also a method of preparing such surfactant compositions. The compositions reduce the surface energy of acrylate-containing mixtures and acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesives. They can be used in preparing acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesives that coat well due to the presence of the surfactant and maintain adhesive performance upon aging.

Abstract: High molecular weight buffering compositions and polymeric buffering compositions incorporating such compositions are described. The compositions are useful in applications where lower molecular weight buffers are unsatisfactory because of their tendency to leak out of an encapsulating membrane. Methods of making such compositions are described, as well as a particular application in a fiber optic carbon dioxide physiological probe.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cationic lipids useful for making lipid aggregates for delivery of macromolecules and other compounds into cells. They are especially useful for the DNA-dependent transformation of cells. Also disclosed are lipids useful both for the delivery of macromolecules and also useful as intermediates for making other such lipids.

Abstract: High molecular weight buffering compositions and polymeric buffering compositions incorporating such compositions are described. The compositions are useful in applications where lower molecular weight buffers are unsatisfactory because of their tendency to leak out of an encapsulating membrane. Methods of making such compositions are described, as well as a particular application in a fiber optic carbon dioxide physiological probe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of alkali metal diarylphosphide compounds wherein at least one of the aryl radicals is substituted with an alkyl group. Also disclosed is the preparation of alkyl(diaryl)phosphine compounds which are obtained by the reaction of the alkali metal diarylphosphide compounds with alkyl halide alkylating agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of aqueous solutions of unsaturated quaternary ammonium salts corresponding to the following formula:H.sub.2 C=C(R.sub.3)--C(O)--A--R.sub.4 --N.sup.+ (R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)(R)X.sup.

Abstract: Various novel acetal- and aldehyde-containing monomers are prepared. They can be polymerized and copolymerized by conventional polymerization techniques. The polymers contain repeating units derived from one or more ethylenically or allylically unsaturated monomers containing an acetal group or aldehyde group and optionally one or more repeating units derived from ethylenically or allylically unsaturated monomers other than the acetal-containing or aldehyde-containing monomer such as ethylene, vinyl acetate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate or acrylic acid. Aqueous emulsions of polymers containing the acetal-containing monomers and a hydroxy-containing monomer are useful as binders for nonwoven fabrics.

Abstract: A process for preparing 2-aminoethyl esters of methacrylic acid by the reaction of methacrylic acid with an aziridine compound in a reaction solvent consisting of water or an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: Aqueous aldehyde solutions for trapping hydrogen sulfide comprising 5 to 50% by weight of an aldehyde and 1 to 5% by weight, relative to the aldehyde solution of a formulation comprising10 to 80% by weight of an ester of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized and 20 to 90% by weight of water or of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alcohol.

Abstract: Carbodiimide compounds having the following structural formula are claimed: ##STR1## Z being selected from the group consisting of the following moieties: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkylidene radical;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or an alkyl radical;R.sub.3 represents an alkyl radical, an aromatic hydrocarbon moiety or a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon moiety or substituted derivatives thereof;R.sub.4 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon moiety;R.sub.5 represents an alkyl radical; andx is an integer ranging from 1 to 6.Polymers containing moieties of at least two such carbodiimide compounds depending therefrom are also claimed and are useful in the formulation of coating compositions which harden or cure at low temperatures.

Abstract: In the application of an adhesive component to a collagen-containing material such as tooth or a bone, the improvement wherein the adhesive component comprises a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 denote divalent aliphatic radicals having one to three carbon atoms,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen or formyl (--CO--H),X denotes hydrogen or (meth)acryloyl ##STR2## and n represents 0 or 1, with the proviso that if R.sup.3 equals H, n is zero.Those compounds are new in which R.sup.3 denotes formyl and n represents 1.

Abstract: A thickened aqueous copolymer solution useful for thickening and improving the properties of latex systems comprising a copolymer having as monomeric units: about 79-99 percent of a (meth)acrylic acid salt of sodium, potassium, or ammonium; about 0-20 percent of (meth)acrylic acid; about 0-20 percent of a lower alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid; about 1-21 percent of surfactant units selected from the urea reaction product of a monoethylenically unsaturated monoisocyanate with a nonionic surfactant having amine functionality; and about 0-1 percent of a copolymerizable polyethylenically unsatured monomer, said percentages being by weight based on the total weight of monomeric units in said copolymer.

Abstract: The preparation of 3-(R)acryloyloxy-2-hydroxypropyltrialkylammonium halide monomer is enhanced by carrying out the reaction in a media which is a non-solvent for the monomer, but is a solvent for the reactants.

Abstract: Fatty acid esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized:Esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylenediamines, which may be quaternized, of the formula ##STR1## where the individual symbols have the meaning given in the description, process for their production and their use as corrosion inhibitors, particularly in crude oil recovery plants and crude oil treatment plants.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## are described in which Q denotes ##STR2## R denotes alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aryl, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote H, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl,R.sup.3 denotes H, methyl or ethyl,D.sup.1 and D.sup.2 denote saturated hydrocarbon groups,E denotes alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene, saturated or unsaturated heteroyls or a group of the formula II ##STR3## a and b denote integers from 1 to 4. c denotes an integer from 1 to 3,m denotes 2, 3 or 4, depending on the valency of Q, andn denotes an integer from 1 to m, where all radicals of the same definition may be identical to or different from one another.The compounds are suitable as polymerizable compounds for photopolymerizable mixtures and are distinguished by ready polymerizability in combination with photoinitiators and long shelf lives in the layer.

Abstract: The invention provides novel bleaching compositions comprising peracid precursors with the general structure ##STR1## with R, R', R" and L as defined in the specification. Novel peracids and precursors are also herein disclosed. These peracid precursors provide new, proficient and cost-effective compounds for fabric bleaching.

Abstract: Hydroxy sulfonic acids in general and isethionic acid (2-hydroxy ethyl sulfonic acid) in particular can be prepared at 99+% purity and good yields by the selective oxidation of a precursor hydroxy mercaptan with hydrogen peroxide. The resulting product is pure enough to be used directly in the synthesis of sulfo-acrylic esters which are finding considerable use as stabilizers in producing vinylidene chloride copolymers used for FDA approved packaging films.

Abstract: The quaternary ammonium monomers of this invention have the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an ethylenically unsaturated organic groupR.sup.1 is a linear C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, optionally hydroxy substitutedX is chlorine, bromine or iodineY.crclbar. is a surfactant anion.The epoxides derivable from the halohydrin of Formula (I) are other monomers of this invention.The monomers are soluble in common organic solvents and comonomers. The invention is also directed to addition polymers of these monomers and to methods of producing both the monomers and the polymers. The halohydrin monomers and the polymers are stable at acid pH values, although capable of reacting with materials reactive with the hydroxyl and/or halide groups. Upon heating, they are self-reactive and can become cross-linked. At alkaline pH values they become self-reactive; the polymers crosslink slowly even at room temperature, with a crosslinking rate increasing rapidly with temperature.

Abstract: High grade quaternary ammonium salts represented by the following General Formula II: ##STR1## (in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; A represents an oxygen atom or an --NH-- group; B represents an alkylene group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sub.4 represents an alkyl group or a benzyl group; and X.sup.- represents a halogen anion) can be produced by reacting a cationic vinyl monomer represented by the following General Formula I: ##STR2## (in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, A and B have the same meanings as defined above) with an alkyl halide or an aralkyl halide in a medium consisting of a particular mixture of water and an aprotic organic solvent under a condition where the concentration of oxygen dissolved in the reaction system is lower than 1.8 ppm but not less than 0.3 ppm.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 olefinically unsaturated organic radical having functionality which renders the nitrogen atom electron deficient, the olefinic unsaturation functionality being polymerizable,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, orR and R.sup.1 together with the nitrogen atom can form an olefinically unsaturated 5 to 7-member ring which has functionality that renders the nitrogen atom electron deficient and the olefinic unsaturation functionality is polymerizable,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or acyl radical, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, acyl, ester, amide or acid group, andn is an integer from 1 to 10, provided n is not 1 when R is (meth)acryloyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are methyl and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of dialkylaminoalkyl (meth)acrylates (I) of formula:H.sub.2 C.dbd.C(R.sub.1)-C(O)-O-A-N(R.sub.2)(R.sub.3)R.sub.1 being a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, A being a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different from each other, are an alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or an aryl group, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form a cyclic alkyl radical, in which ethyl (meth)acrylate is reacted with an aminoalcohol (II) of formula (R.sub.3)(R.sub.2)N-A-OH, A being a linear or branched alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, in the presence of a polymerization inhibitor, at a temperature of between 20.degree. and 120.degree. C. and at a pressure equal to or lower than atmospheric pressure, in a molar ratio of ethyl (meth)acrylate to aminoalcohol (II) of between 1.