Table 2. Effect of Reaction Temperature on the Epoxidation of Butyl Rubber.
| run | butyl rubber (g) | temp. (°C) | acetone (mL) | Oxone (g) | NaHCO3 (g) | percentage of epoxide (%)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | 5.0 | 23 | 8.0 | 2.35 | 1.28 | 70 |
| 5a | 5.0 | 45 | 8.0 | 2.35 | 1.28 | 20 |
Oxone and NaHCO3 were added by single addition, The molar ratio of unsaturation: Oxone:NaHCO3:acetone = 1:5:10:71.
The reaction stopped at 60 min reaction time.