Process for converting polyketones to polyesters

摘要

A facile process for converting polyketones to polyesters is provided. The process involves reacting a polyketone, such as an ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer, with an organic peroxyacid oxidizing agent in an inert liquid medium at a temperature from -20 DEG C. to 150 DEG C. to convert substantially all or only a portion of the keto functionality to ester moieties.