Q29E - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Poly (vinyl butyral) is used as the plastic laminate in the preparation of automobile windshield safety glass. How would you synthesize this polymer?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Step 1: Poly (vinyl butyral) polymer

Poly (vinyl butyral) is used as the plastic laminate in the preparation of automobile windshield safety glass. It is also used in wire insulation.

Step 2: Synthesis of Poly (vinyl butyral) polymer

The polymer poly (vinyl butyral) is synthesized by using butyraldehyde and formaldehyde. The synthesis mechanism is as follows;

In the above reaction water molecule is lost as a byproduct.