| abstract |
The present invention comprises a step of reacting a malonic ester with a formaldehyde source, optionally in the presence of an acidic or basic catalyst, optionally in the presence of an acidic or non-acidic solvent, to form a reaction complex. A method for producing a nartomonomer is provided. The reaction is optionally performed by an energy transfer means (heat transfer agent, heat transfer surface, such that the reaction complex is substantially vaporized to produce a gas phase comprising methylene malonate monomer, which can be isolated). In the presence of a radiation source or laser) or in contact with an energy transfer means. The present invention further includes methylene malonate monomers prepared by the methods of the present invention, as well as compositions and products formed from methylene malonate monomers, such as monomer-based products (eg, inks, adhesives, coatings, Sealants or reactive shaped articles) and polymer-based products such as fibers, films, sheets, medical polymers, composite polymers and surfactants. |