abstract |
Novel 5-hydroxymethyl and 3,5-dihydroxymethyl phloretic acid derivatives are described together with a process for their preparation from the corresponded unsubstituted phloretic acid derivative, useful as polymerizable monomers. Esters with monohydric and polyhydric alcohols, mixed esters with other acids and alcohols, and polymerization products of the phloretic acids and esters are provided. |