Linear organo carbonate coupling agents for living polymers of conjugated dienes

摘要

New compositions and a process for the preparation of conjugated diene polymers of broadened molecular weight distribution by reacting non- terminated lithium catalyzed conjugated diene polymers with linear organic compounds selected from the group of carbonates, thiocarbonates and sulfites. The resulting new compositions are suitable for use in making high impact plastics and for fabricating rubber goods.