Facile incorporation of natural carboxylic acids into polymers via polymerization of protic ionic liquids

Abstract

This communication reports on the facile incorporation of natural carboxylic acids such as acetic acid or oleic acid into new ionic polymers. A series of protic ionic liquid monomers derived from natural carboxylic acids and N-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl) methacrylate were easily polymerized. This method represents route to incorporate natural products into polymer latexes. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.