abstract |
Bifunctional primer naphthalene compounds having the formula: <IMAGE> (VI) wherein M'' is an alkali metal, preferably sodium or lithium, and R1 and R2 are, e.g., alkyl radicals, are prepared from corresponding 1,5-diethenylnaphthalene derivatives, and are well suited for the improved anionic polymerization of diene, vinylaromatic and/or (meth)acrylic monomers. |