EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING SAME, AND ARTICLES THEREOF

摘要

Epoxy resins comprising a diglycidyl ether of Formula 1 as defined herein are described. The diglycidyl ether contains a cycloaliphatic ring of 3-5 carbon atoms. The epoxy resins are made by a method comprising the steps of: (a) forming a reaction mixture comprising a diol of Formula 3 as defined herein, an epihalohydrin, a phase transfer catalyst, and optionally an organic solvent; (b) contacting a basic acting substance and water with the reaction mixture of step (a); (c) washing the mixture of step (b) with an aqueous solvent to substantially remove salts; and (d) isolating the epoxy resin. Curable and cured compositions comprising the epoxy resins are also disclosed. The epoxy resins have increased glass transition temperatures and reduced viscosity compared to epoxy resins derived from cyclohexanedimethanol.

主权项

1. An epoxy resin comprising a diglycidyl ether of Formula 1 wherein n is 1, 2, or 3; each R1 is independently hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl, C3-12 cycloalkyl, or C6-24 aryl; and each R3 is independently hydrogen, C1-12 alkyl, C3-12 cycloalkyl, C6-24 aryl, or a glycidyl ether group, with the proviso that the diglycidyl ether has two glycidyl ether groups.