MERCAPTOALKYL ACETOACETATES, USE THEREOF AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MERCAPTOALKYL ACETOACETATES

摘要

This invention concerns mercaptoalkyl acetoacetates, use thereof as chain transfer agents, and a process for preparing mercaptoalkyl acetoacetates. The process embraces the reaction of 2,2,6-trimethyl-1-3-dioxen-4-one with hydroxy-functional mercaptans.