Determination of Functionality Distributions in Telechelic Prepolymers by Thin-Layer Chromatography

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Functionality distributions of telechelic prepolymers have been determined by thin layer chromatography (TLC). Commercially available 1,2-polybutadienes having either carboxyl or hydroxyl groups were examined. TLC with p-xylene as the developer made it possible to separate the sample into a nonfunctional component and a mixture of mono- and difunctional components. Complete separation of the sample into the three components was achieved by selecting the developer and development procedure appropriately. Quantification of the chromatograms was performed successfully in a TLC apparatus equipped with a flame ionisation detector. A simple method for the determination of the functionality distribution was proposed.

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