EP3063206A2 - Metallligandenhaltige präpolymere, verfahrne zur synthese und zusammensetzungen davon - Google Patents

Metallligandenhaltige präpolymere, verfahrne zur synthese und zusammensetzungen davon

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EP3063206A2
EP3063206A2 EP14802536.4A EP14802536A EP3063206A2 EP 3063206 A2 EP3063206 A2 EP 3063206A2 EP 14802536 A EP14802536 A EP 14802536A EP 3063206 A2 EP3063206 A2 EP 3063206A2
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  • the present disclosure relates to metal ligand-containing prepolymers, compositions containing metal ligand-containing prepolymers, methods of synthesizing metal ligand-containing prepolymers, and uses of metal ligand-containing prepolymers in aerospace sealant applications.
  • the metal ligand-containing prepolymers include, for example, metal ligands such as bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, acetylacetonate, or hydroxypyridinone groups incorporated into the backbone of a prepolymer such as polythioether prepolymers or polysulfide prepolymers.
  • sealants useful in aerospace and other applications must satisfy demanding mechanical, chemical, and environmental requirements. For example, it is desirable that aerospace sealants function over a temperature range such as from about -67 °F to about 360 °F and exhibit fuel resistance. As disclosed in U.S. Application No. 13/923,903 and U.S. Application No. 13/923,941 , sealants formed using polythioether prepolymers having bis(sulfonyl)alkanol groups incorporated into the backbone and/or present as terminal groups exhibit enhanced adhesion to metal surfaces and meet other performance requirements for aerospace sealants.
  • Aerospace vehicles often include lightweight surfaces made from aluminum and titanium alloys. Previous work by the inventors demonstrated that compositions having improved adhesion to these surfaces could be realized by using prepolymers in which a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol moiety was incorporated into the backbone of the prepolymer.
  • metal ligand-containing prepolymers comprising a metal ligand incorporated into a backbone of the prepolymer.
  • thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioethers comprising the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r - , wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-i4 alkanecycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-]q-(-CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein: z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with terminal thiol groups
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol
  • thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether prepolymers comprising the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether comprising a thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29a), a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29b), or a combination thereof:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent, alkenyl-terminated polyfunctionalizing agent B(- V)z wherein: z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal alkenyl group; and each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol;
  • methods of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand- containing polythioethers of Formula (29a) comprising reacting (N+1) moles of a thiol-terminated polythioether of Formula (18a) with (N) moles of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 :
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r - , wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 comprises hydrogen or methyl; and
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-i4 alkanecycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60; and p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • methods of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand- containing polythioethers of Formula (29b) comprising reacting (z) moles of a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29a) with one (1) mole of a polyfunctionalizing agent B ⁇ V ⁇ z :
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 comprises hydrogen or methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) Z wherein:
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a terminal thiol group
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol.
  • compositions comprising metal ligand-containing prepolymers are provided.
  • cured sealant comprising compositions comprising metal ligand-containing prepolymers are provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a table showing calculated energies for the interaction of ligands with aluminum (III) surfaces described in Example 4.
  • any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all sub-ranges encompassed therein.
  • a range of “1 to 10” is intended to include all sub-ranges between (and including) the recited minimum value of about 1 and the recited maximum value of about 10, that is, having a minimum value equal to or greater than about 1 and a maximum value of equal to or less than about 10.
  • the use of “or” means “and/or” unless specifically stated otherwise, even though “and/or” may be explicitly used in certain instances.
  • a dash (“-") that is not between two letters or symbols is used to indicate a point of covalent bonding for a substituent or between two atoms.
  • the chemical group -CONH 2 is covalently bonded to another chemical moiety through the carbon atom.
  • acetylacetonate group refers to a group having the structure of Formula
  • an acetylacetonate refers to a metal chelating agent comprising an acetylacetonate ligand and one or more reactive functional groups.
  • the one or more reactive functionals can be reactive with a thiol group such as an epoxy group, an alkenyl group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophihc substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, -OSO2CH3 (mesylate), -OSO2-C6H4-CH3 (tosylate), etc.
  • Alkanearene refers to a hydrocarbon group having one or more aryl and/or arenediyl groups and one or more alkyl and/or alkanediyl groups, where aryl, arenediyl, alkyl, and alkanediyl are defined herein.
  • each aryl and/or arenediyl group(s) is C6-12, Ce-io, and in certain embodiments, phenyl or benzenediyl.
  • each alkyl and/or alkanediyl group(s) is Ci-6, CM, C1-3, and in certain embodiments, methyl, methanediyl, ethyl, or ethane- 1,2-diyl.
  • the alkanearene group is C4-18 alkanearene, C4-16 alkanearene, C4-12 alkanearene, C4-8 alkanearene, Ce-12 alkanearene, Ce-io alkanearene, and in certain embodiments, Ce-9 alkanearene.
  • alkanearene groups include diphenyl methane.
  • alkanearenediyl refers to a diradical of an alkanearene group.
  • the alkanearenediyl group is C4-18 alkanearenediyl, C4-16 alkanearenediyl, C4-12 alkanearenediyl, C4-8 alkanearenediyl, Ce-12 alkanearenediyl, Ce-io alkanearenediyl, and in certain embodiments, Ce-9 alkanearenediyl.
  • alkanearenediyl groups include diphenyl methane-4,4'-diyl.
  • Alkanediyl refers to a diradical of a saturated, branched or straight-chain, acyclic hydrocarbon group, having, for example, from 1 to 18 carbon atoms (CMS), from 1 to 14 carbon atoms (Ci-14), from 1 to 6 carbon atoms (Ci-e), from 1 to 4 carbon atoms (CM), or from 1 to 3 hydrocarbon atoms (C1-3). It will be appreciated that a branched alkanediyl has a minimum of three carbon atoms.
  • the alkanediyl is C2-14 alkanediyl, C2-10 alkanediyl, C2-8 alkanediyl, C2-6 alkanediyl, C2-4 alkanediyl, and in certain embodiments, C2-3 alkanediyl.
  • alkanediyl groups include methane-diyl (-CH2-), ethane- 1,2- diyl (-CH2CH2-), propane- 1, 3 -diyl and iso-propane-l,2-diyl (e.g., -CH2CH2CH2- and - CH(CH 3 )CH 2 -), butane- 1,4-diyl (-CH2CH2CH2CH2-) , pentane-l,5-diyl (- CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2-), hexane-l,6-diyl (-CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2-), heptane- 1 ,7-diyl, octane- 1,8-diyl, nonane-l,9-diyl, decane-l,10-diyl, dodecane-l,12-diyl, and the like.
  • Alkanecycloalkane refers to a saturated hydrocarbon group having one or more cycloalkyl and/or cycloalkanediyl groups and one or more alkyl and/or alkanediyl groups, where cycloalkyl, cycloalkanediyl, alkyl, and alkanediyl are defined herein.
  • each cycloalkyl and/or cycloalkanediyl group(s) is C3-6, C5-6, and in certain embodiments, cyclohexyl or cyclohexanediyl.
  • each alkyl and/or alkanediyl group(s) is CM, CM, C1-3, and in certain embodiments, methyl, methanediyl, ethyl, or ethane- 1,2-diyl.
  • the alkanecycloalkane group is C4-18
  • alkanecycloalkane examples include 1,1,3,3- tetramethylcyclohexane and cyclohexylmethane.
  • alkanecycloalkanediyl refers to a diradical of an alkanecycloalkane group.
  • the alkanecycloalkanediyl group is C4-18 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-16 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-12 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-8 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C6-12 alkanecycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, and in certain embodiments, Ce-9 alkanecycloalkanediyl.
  • alkanecycloalkanediyl groups include 1,1,3,3- tetramethylcyclohexane- 1 ,5 -diyl and cyclohexylmethane-4,4 ' -diyl.
  • each R may be selected from, for example, hydrogen and C1-3 alkyl.
  • Alkoxy refers to a -OR group where R is alkyl as defined herein.
  • alkoxy groups include methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, and n-butoxy.
  • the alkoxy group is CM alkoxy, Ci-6 alkoxy, C alkoxy, and in certain embodiments, CM alkoxy.
  • Alkyl refers to a monoradical of a saturated, branched or straight-chain, acyclic hydrocarbon group having, for example, from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or from 1 to 3 carbon atoms. It will be appreciated that a branched alkyl has a minimum of three carbon atoms.
  • the alkyl group is CM alkyl, CM alkyl, and in certain embodiments, CM alkyl.
  • alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, n-hexyl, n-decyl, tetradecyl, and the like.
  • the alkyl group is Ci-6 alkyl, C alkyl, and in certain embodiments, C1-3 alkyl. It will be appreciated that a branched alkyl has at least three carbon atoms.
  • a "bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group” refers to a group having the general formula:
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, where the one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • a substituent group is -OH.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group has the structure -CH 2 -CH 2 -S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O)2-
  • a "bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group” can be a monovalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group or a divalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group.
  • a monovalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol can be a terminal bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group such as a "1 - (ethylenesulfonyl)-n-(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol group.”
  • a terminal bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group can be derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol and can have a terminal moiety with the general structure -R 8' -S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O) 2 -R 8 where R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of R 8 with a moiety reactive with R 8 ; each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl, and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein the one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group can also be divalent such as when the group is incorporated into the backbone of a prepolymer such as the polythioethers disclosed herein.
  • a divalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group can have the general structure -R 8' -S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O) 2 -R 8' -; in certain embodiments, -CH 2 -CH2-S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O)2-CH2-CH 2 -, in certain embodiments, -R 8' -S(0)2-CH 2 -CH(-OH)-CH 2 -S(0)2-R 8 - and in certain embodiments, - CH 2 -CH2-S(0)2-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-S(0)2-CH2-CH 2 -, where R 8' and R 10 are as defined
  • a "bis(sulfonyl)alkanol” refers to a compound of the general formula R 8 - S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O) 2 -R 8 where each R 8 is a moiety having al reactive functional group; and each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein the one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • each R 8 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, an epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, -OSO2CH3 (mesylate), -OSO2-C6H4-CH3 (tosylate), etc..
  • a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, an epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, -OSO2CH3 (mesylate), -OSO2-C6H4-CH3 (tosylate), etc.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol may be a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol comprising terminal alkenyl groups.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol may be a
  • a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol is l,3-bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol containing compound can be prepared by reacting a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol with a compound having a reactive terminal functional group and a terminal group reactive with the terminal alkenyl groups of the
  • the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol such as a thiol group or an epoxy group.
  • the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol can have the structure R 8' -CH 2 -CH 2 -S(O)2-R 10 -CH(-OH)-R 10 -S(O)2- CH2-CH2-R 8 where each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of the compound with the terminal alkenyl groups of the bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol.
  • a "bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing" polymer, prepolymer, or adduct refers to polymer, prepolymer, or adduct in which one or more divalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol groups are incorporated into the backbone of the polymer, prepolymer, or adduct.
  • a divalent bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group can be incorporated in a prepolymer by reacting, for example, in a suitable ratio, a polythiol monomer or prepolymer of Formula (3 a) with a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (4a):
  • R is an organic moiety
  • w is an integer of at least 2 and each R 8 comprises a terminal group that is reactive with a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, and epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, - OSO2CH3 (mesylate), -OSO2-C6H4-CH3 (tosylate), etc.
  • a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, and epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I,
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol may be l,3-bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol may be l,3-bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol may be l,3-bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group can be incorporated into a prepolymer backbone by reacting, in a suitable ratio, a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (4c) with a reactant of Formula (3b):
  • R is an organic moiety, w is an integer of at least 2, R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of R 8 with a moiety reactive with R 8 ; each R 10 is as defined herein, and each R 7 comprises a terminal group that is reactive with a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, an epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group consisting of a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well known for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, -OSO2CH3 (mesylate), -OSO2-C6H4-CH3 (tosylate), etc.
  • a thiol group such as, for example, an alkenyl group, an epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group consisting of a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well known for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, -OSO
  • one or more bis(sulfonyl)alkanol groups can be incorporated into a prepolymer as either a chain segment, as part of a terminal bearing a reactive group, or both.
  • bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol can be used to introduce one or more l,n-bis(ethylenesulfonyl)alkanol groups into the backbone of a prepolymer, one or more terminal l-(ethylenesulfonyl)-n-(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol groups, or both.
  • bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol can be reacted with thiol-terminated monomers/polymers to incorporate l,3-bis(ethylenesulfonyl)-2-propanol groups into a prepolymer backbone.
  • bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol can be reacted with thiol-terminated monomers/polymers to provide l-(ethylenesulfonyl)-3-(vinylsulfonyl)-2- propanol terminal groups, where the terminal alkenyl group is a well-recognized Michael acceptor.
  • a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with a thiol group refers to the reaction product of a thiol group and a moiety containing a terminal group reactive with the thiol group.
  • terminal groups reactive with thiol groups include epoxy groups, ethylene groups, and Michael acceptor groups.
  • a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with a thiol group has the structure: -CH2-CH2-R-, -CH(-OH)-CH 2 -R- -CH 2 -CH(-OH)-R- or -CH 2 -CH 2 -S0 2 -R-, where R refers to a covalent bond or to an organic moiety bonded to a sulfonyl group.
  • a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with a thiol group also refers to a moiety R 8 , which is derived from the reaction of group R 8 with a thiol group, where R 8 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol group.
  • R 8 is derived from the reaction of a
  • R 8 is derived from the reaction of a bis(ethylenesulfonyl)alkanol with a compound having a terminal group reactive with a thiol group and a group reactive with an ethylene group.
  • R 8 may have the structure: -CH 2 -CH 2 -R'-CH 2 -CH 2 - -CH(-OH)-CH 2 -R'-CH 2 -CH 2 - -CH 2 -CH(-OH)-R'-CH 2 -CH 2 - or -CH 2 -CH 2 -S0 2 -R'-CH 2 -CH 2 - where R' is an organic moiety derived from the reaction of the compound used to cap the
  • bis(ethylenesulfonyl)alkanol with a functional group such as an ethylene group, an epoxy group, a Michael acceptor group, or a group comprising a saturated carbon bearing a leaving group that are well suited for nucleophilic substitution such as, for example, -CI, -Br, -I, - OS0 2 CH 3 (mesylate), -OS0 2 -C 6 H 4 -CH 3 (tosylate), etc.
  • R 8 is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, substituted C2-10 alkanediyl, C2-10 heteroalkanediyl, substituted C2-10 heteroalkanediyl, C4-14
  • alkanecycloalkanediyl substituted C4-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-14
  • heteroalkanecycloalkanediyl substituted C4-14 heteroalkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-14
  • R 8 is ethane-diyl.
  • R 8 is selected from C2-10 alkyl, substituted C2-10 alkyl, C2-10 heteroalkyl, substituted C2-10 heteroalkyl, C4-14 alkanecycloalkyl, substituted C4-14 alkanecycloalkyl, C4-14 heteroalkanecycloalkyl, substituted C4-14 heteroalkanecycloalkyl, C4-14 alkanearyl, substituted C4-14 alkanearyl, C4-i4 heteroalkanearyl, and substituted C4-14 heteroalkanearyl.
  • Cycloalkanediyl refers to a diradical saturated monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon group. In certain embodiments, the cycloalkanediyl group is C3-12
  • cycloalkanediyl examples include cyclohexane-l,4-diyl, cyclohexane-l,3-diyl, and cyclohexane-l,2-diyl.
  • Cycloalkyl refers to a saturated monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon monoradical group. In certain embodiments, the cycloalkyl group is C3-12 cycloalkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, and in certain embodiments, C5-6 cycloalkyl.
  • Heteroalkanediyl refers to an alkanediyl group in which one or more of the carbon atoms are replaced with a heteroatom, such as N, O, S, or P. In certain embodiments of heteroalkanediyl, a heteroatom is selected from N and O.
  • Heteroalkanearenediyl refers to an alkanearenediyl group in which one or more of the carbon atoms are replaced with a heteroatom, such as N, O, S, or P. In certain embodiments of heteroalkanearenediyl, the heteroatom is selected from N and O.
  • Heterocycloalkanediyl refers to a cycloalkanediyl group in which one or more of the carbon atoms are replaced with a heteroatom, such as N, O, S, or P. In certain embodiments of heterocycloalkanediyl, the heteroatom is selected from N and O.
  • “Michael acceptor” refers to substituted alkene/alkyne compounds in which at least one alkene/alkyne group is directly attached to one or more electron-withdrawing groups such as carbonyl (-CO), nitro (-NO2), nitrile (-CN), alkoxycarbonyl (-COOR), phosphonate (-PO(OR)2), trifluoromethyl (-CF3), sulfonyl (-SO2-), trifluormethanesulfonyl (-SO2CF3), p-toluenesulfonyl (-SO2-C6H4-CH3), etc.
  • electron-withdrawing groups such as carbonyl (-CO), nitro (-NO2), nitrile (-CN), alkoxycarbonyl (-COOR), phosphonate (-PO(OR)2), trifluoromethyl (-CF3), sulfonyl (-SO2-), trifluormethanesulfony
  • Michael acceptor Types of compounds that function as Michael acceptor are vinyl ketones, quinones, nitroalkenes, acrylonitriles, acrylates, methacrylates, cyanoacrylates, acrylamides, maleimides, dialkyl vinylphosphonate and vinylsulfones.
  • Other examples of Michael acceptors are disclosed in Mather et al., Prog. Polym. Sci. 2006, 31, 487-531.
  • Michael acceptor compounds having more than one Michael acceptor group are also well known.
  • a Michael acceptor group has the structure of Formula (7a) or Formula (7b):
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein the one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • a “Michael acceptor compound” refers to a compound comprising at least one terminal Michael acceptor group.
  • a Michael acceptor compound is a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol
  • Hydroxypyridinones comprise groups such as 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone and 3- hydroxy-2-pyridinone having the structure of Formula (8a) or Formula (8b), respectively:
  • a metal chelating agent derived from a hydroxypyridinone comprises a hydroxypyridinone group and one or more reactive functional groups such as terminal thiol groups.
  • a "metal ligand” refers to an ion or molecule that binds to a metal atom and potentially other atoms to form a coordination complex.
  • the bonding between the metal and or atoms generally involves donation of one or more eletronic pairs to the metal and the nature of the bonding can be covalent or ionic.
  • Metal ligands provided by the present disclosure are capable of forming coordination complexes to aerospace surfaces such as aluminum and titanium surfaces, which may be oxidized. In the case of oxidized surfaces a metal ligand may form a coordination complex with a metal such as Al(III) and oxygen atoms.
  • the coordination complex can enhance the adhesion to the metal or oxidized metal surface.
  • Metal ligands may be incorporated into the backbone of a prepolymer as provided by the present disclosure.
  • the metal ligand will comprise, or will be derivatized to comprise at least two groups that are reactive with a group of a subunit of a prepolymer.
  • Such reactive metal ligands may be commercially available or may be derivatized to include appropriate reactive substituent groups using methods known to those skilled in the ar.
  • a "polyalkoxysilyl group” refers to a group having the formula:
  • each R 4 is independently selected from C alkyl.
  • p is 0, p is 1 , and in certain embodiments, p is 2.
  • each R 4 is independently selected from ethyl and methyl.
  • each R 4 is ethyl, and in certain embodiments, each R 4 is methyl.
  • the group is selected from -Si(-OCH 2 CH 3 ) 3 , -Si(-OCH 3 ) 3 , -Si(-CH 3 )(-OCH 3 ) 2 , -Si(- CH 3 ) 2 (-OCH 3 ), -Si(-CH 3 )(-OCH 2 CH 3 ) 2 , -Si(-CH 3 ) 2 (-OCH 2 CH 3 ), -Si(-CH 2 CH 3 )(-OCH 3 ), and -Si(-CH 2 CH 3 ) 2 (-OCH 3 ).
  • Substituted refers to a group in which one or more hydrogen atoms are each independently replaced with the same or different substituent(s).
  • a substituent is chosen from -OH, -NH 2 , and Ci -3 alkyl.
  • polymer refers to oligomers, homopolymers, and copolymers. Unless stated otherwise, molecular weights are number average molecular weights for polymeric materials indicated as “M n " as determined, for example, by gel permeation chromatography using a polystyrene standard in an art-recognized manner.
  • metal ligand-containing prepolymers such as metal ligand-containing polythioethers, compositions thereof, and methods of synthesis.
  • the disclosed embodiments are not intended to be limiting of the claims. To the contrary, the claims are intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents.
  • metal ligands such as
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanols are incorporated into the backbone of sulfur-containing prepolymers.
  • Metal ligand-containing prepolymers such as bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing sulfur- containing prepolymers can be adapted for any suitable curing chemistry.
  • thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether prepolymers and polyepoxy curing agents provide sealants useful for aerospace applications.
  • Bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers provided by the present disclosure are characterized by having one or more bis(sulfonyl)alkanol groups incorporated into the backbone of the polythioether.
  • Polythioethers useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,172,179. Polythioethers refer to compounds comprising at least two thioether, -C-S-C- linkages. Polythioethers may be prepared, for example, by reacting dithiols with divinyl ethers. In general, bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing
  • polythioethers may be prepared by reacting a monomeric bis(sulfonyl)alkanol having terminal groups reactive with terminal of a polythioether.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether comprises a moiety of Formula (10):
  • each R 10 is independently selected from a C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers comprise the structure of Formula (11):
  • each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with thiol groups;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 is independently selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl,
  • Ce- 14 alkanecycloalkanediyl and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • each R 1 is -[- (CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r - wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 3 is hydrogen.
  • each R 1 is -[- (CH2)s-X-]q-(CH2)r- wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 1 is -[(- CH2-)s-X-]q-(CH2)r-, where s is 2, X is O, q is 2, r is 2, R 2 is ethanediyl, m is 2, and n is 9.
  • each R 1 is derived from dimercaptodioxaoctane (DMDO) and in certain embodiments, each R 1 is derived from dimercaptodiethylsulfide (DMDS).
  • DMDO dimercaptodioxaoctane
  • DMDS dimercaptodiethylsulfide
  • each m is independently an integer from 1 to 3. In certain embodiments, each m is the same and is 1, 2, and in certain embodiments, 3.
  • n is an integer from 1 to 30, an integer from 1 to 20, an integer from 1 to 10, and in certain embodiments, and an integer from 1 to 5. In addition, in certain embodiments, n may be any integer from 1 to 60.
  • each p is independently selected from 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. In certain embodiments, each p is the same and is 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • each R 8 is a group derived from the reaction of a thiol group and a group reactive with a thiol group such as a terminal alkenyl group, a terminal epoxy group, or a terminal Michael acceptor group.
  • each R 8 is independently selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, substituted C2-10 alkanediyl, C2-10 heteroalkanediyl, substituted C4-10 heteroalkanediyl, C4-14
  • alkanecycloalkanediyl substituted C4-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-14
  • each R 8 is the same. In certain embodiments, each R 8 is ethane-diyl, i.e., -CH2-CH2-.
  • each R 10 is independently selected from methane-diyl, ethane-diyl, and 1,3-propane-diyl. In certain embodiments, each R 10 is methane-diyl, in certain embodiments, ethane-diyl, and in certain embodiments, 1,3-propane- diyl.
  • each R 8 is ethane-diyl and each R 10 is methane-diyl.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether is selected from a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a), a
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with thiol groups;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a thiol group
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol
  • each R 6 is independently selected from hydrogen and a moiety having a terminal reactive group.
  • N is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and in certain embodiments N is 10.
  • the molecular weight is from 400 Daltons to 20,000 Daltons.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) comprise a combination of bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) with different values for N.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13b) comprise a combination of bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13b) with different values for N.
  • N is 1.
  • each R 8 is a group derived from the reaction of a thiol group and a group reactive with a thiol group such as a terminal alkenyl group, a terminal epoxy group, or a terminal Michael acceptor group.
  • each R 8 is independently selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, substituted C2-10 alkanediyl, C2-10 heteroalkanediyl, substituted C2-10 heteroalkanediyl, C4-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, substituted C4-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-14 heteroalkanecycloalkanediyl, substituted C4-14 heteroalkanecycloalkanediyl, C4-14
  • each R 8 is the same. In certain embodiments, each R 8 is ethane-diyl, i.e., -CH2-CH2-.
  • each R 10 is independently selected from methane-diyl, ethane-diyl, and 1,3-propane-diyl. In certain embodiments, each R 10 is methane-diyl, in certain embodiments, ethane-diyl, and in certain embodiments, 1,3-propane-diyl. [075] In certain embodiments of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b), each R 8 is ethane-diyl and each R 10 is methane-diyl.
  • each R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r - wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 3 is hydrogen.
  • each R 1 is -[-(CH2) s -X-] q -(CH2)r- wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 1 is -[(-CH2-) s -X-] q -(CH2) r -, where s is 2, X is O, q is 2, r is 2, R 2 is ethanediyl, m is 2, and n is 9.
  • each R 1 is derived from DMDO and in certain embodiments
  • each R 1 is derived from DMDS.
  • each m is independently an integer from 1 to 3. In certain embodiments, each m is the same and is 1, 2, and in certain embodiments, 3.
  • n is an integer from 1 to 30, an integer from 1 to 20, an integer from 1 to 10, and in certain embodiments, and integer from 1 to 5. In addition, in certain embodiments, n may be any integer from 1 to 60.
  • each p is independently selected from 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. In certain embodiments, each p is the same and is 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • each R 1 is -[(-CH2-) s -X-] q -(CH2) r -, where s is 2, X is - 0-, q is 2, r is 2, R 2 is ethanediyl, m is 2, and n is 9.
  • each R 1 is selected from C2-6 alkanediyl and -[-(CHR 3 ) S - X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r -.
  • each R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r -, and in certain embodiments X is -O- and in certain embodiments, X is -S-.
  • each R 3 is hydrogen, and in certain embodiments, at least one R 3 is methyl.
  • each R 1 is the same, and in certain embodiments, at least one R 1 is different.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) has the structure of Formula (14):
  • each R 1 1 -R 8' -S(0)2-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH 2 -S(0)2-R 8' -R 11 (14) wherein each R 8 is as defined herein; each R 11 is H-[-S-(-R 12 -0-) 2 - R 12 -S-(- R 12 -0-) 3 - R 12 -]2-S-(-R 12 -0-) 2 - R 12 -S- wherein each R 12 is -CH 2 -CH 2 -.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) has the structure of Formula (15):
  • R U -CH 2 CH 2 -S(0) 2 -CH 2 -CH(-OH)-CH 2 -S(0) 2 -CH 2 CH 2 -R U (15) wherein each R 11 is H-[-S-(-R 12 -0-) 2 -R 12 -S-(-R 12 -0-) 3 -R 12 -] 2 -S-(-R 12 -0-) 2 - R 12 -S- wherein each R 12 is -CH 2 -CH 2 -.
  • each R 6 is hydrogen, and the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioethers are thiol-terminated, having the structures of Formula (16a), Formula (16b), Formula (16c), or Formula (16d):
  • B(-V) z represents a polyiunctionalizmg agent.
  • the polyiunctionalizmg agent may be a single type of polyfunctionalizing agent or a combination of different
  • polyfunctionalizing agents which may have the same or different functionalities.
  • z is 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • Suitable polyfunctionalizing agents include trifunctionalizing agents, that is, compounds where z is 3.
  • Suitable trifunctionalizing agents include, for example, triallyl cyanurate (TAC), modified-l,2,3-propanetrithiol, modified-isocyanurate- containing trithiols, 1 ,2,4-trivinylcyclohexane, and combinations of any of the foregoing, as disclosed, for example, in U.S. Application Publication No. 2010/0010133 at paragraphs [0102]-[0105], the cited portion of which is incorporated by reference.
  • Other useful polyfunctionalizing agents include trimethylolpropane trivinyl ether. Mixtures of polyfunctionalizing agents may also be used. Suitable isocyanurate-containing
  • R 6 represents a moiety having a terminal reactive group.
  • the terminal reactive group can be selected as suitable for a particular curing chemistry.
  • the use of a particular curing chemistry can be chosen to obtain a desired, for example, the curing time of a composition, the application method, surface compatibility, shelf life, pot life, and/or the properties of the cured sealant composition.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) and/or Formula (13b) is thiol-terminated and R 6 is hydrogen or a moiety terminated in a thiol group.
  • B(-V) Z is an alkenyl-terminated polyfunctionalizing agent, where each -V comprises a terminal alkenyl group, and accordingly, each -V- represents a moiety formed by the reaction of an alkenyl group and a group reactive with alkenyl groups.
  • a polyfunctionalizing agent may include one or more bis(sulfonyl)alkanol groups.
  • a polyfunctionalizing agent may be reacted with a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol having a terminal group reactive with a terminal group of the polyfunctionalizing agent and a terminal group reactive with a thiol group.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polyfunctionalizing agent of Formula (17) may be formed by reacting a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (4a) with a polyfunctionalizing agent of having the formula B(-V) Z :
  • R 6 is hydrogen and the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b) are thiol-terminated.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b) are thiol-terminated, e.g., each R 6 is hydrogen, and can be referred to as an uncapped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether.
  • an uncapped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether is a liquid at room temperature.
  • an uncapped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether has a viscosity, at 100% solids, of less than 500 poise, such as 100 poise to 300 poise or, in some cases, 100 poise to 200 poise at a temperature of about 25 °C and a pressure of about 760 mm Hg, determined according to ASTM D-2849 ⁇ 79-90 and measured using a Brookfield CAP 2000 viscometer. Any endpoint within the foregoing ranges can also be used.
  • an uncapped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether has a number average molecular weight of 400 grams per mole to 10,000 grams per mole, such as 1,000 grams per mole to 8,000 grams per mole, the molecular weight being determined, for example, by gel permeation chromatography using a polystyrene standard. Any endpoints within the foregoing ranges can also be used.
  • the T g of an uncapped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether is not higher than -55 °C, such as not higher than -60 °C.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether may be capped or terminated with a particular reactive group to adapt the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether for use with different curing chemistries.
  • Bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b) in which R 6 is a moiety having a terminal reactive group may be prepared by capping the corresponding thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b) wherein each R 6 is hydrogen with a moiety having a terminal reactive group and a group reactive with a thiol group.
  • Capped analogs of polythioethers and methods of preparing capped analogs of polythioethers useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,172,179 and in U.S. Application Publication No.
  • R 6 comprises a terminal alkenyl group, a terminal epoxy group, a terminal polyalkoxysilyl group, a terminal amine group, or a terminal Michael acceptor group.
  • a capping group R 6 may have a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons.
  • Terminal-modified bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers may be prepared by a number of methods known to those skilled in the art. For example, to obtain terminal-modified bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) and Formula (13b), a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether of Formula (16a) or Formula (16b) as disclosed herein, may be reacted with a compound having a terminal functional group and a terminal group reactive with thiol groups.
  • a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16a) may be reacted with a compound containing a terminal alkenyl group and an isocyanate group such as a group derived from TMI, 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate, or allyl isocyanate, in the presence of dibutyltin dilaurate catalyst.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) may be reacted with an alkene-ol such as 3-butene-l-ol and an aldehyde such as formaldehyde in the presence of a sulfonic acid (e.g., 4.7 meq/g H + ) such as AmberlystTM 15 in an organic solvent such as toluene to provide an alkenyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing
  • a sulfonic acid e.g., 4.7 meq/g H +
  • AmberlystTM 15 AmberlystTM 15 in an organic solvent such as toluene
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) may be prepared by reacting a polyalkenyl compound such as a dialkenyl compound with a thiol-terminated
  • Polyalkoxysilyl -terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated
  • a polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) may be prepared by reacting a vinyl alkoxysilane with a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether.
  • Epoxy-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may be prepared, for example, by reacting thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether of Formula (16a) with a monoepoxide such as epichlorohydrin, or with an alkenyl glycidyl compound such as allyl glycidyl ether to provide the corresponding epoxy-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a).
  • a monoepoxide such as epichlorohydrin
  • an alkenyl glycidyl compound such as allyl glycidyl ether
  • Amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may be prepared, for example, by reacting an activated alkenyl-terminated
  • a catalyst such as l,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7- ene (DBU) in an organic solvent to provide the corresponding amine -terminated
  • amine - terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may be obtained by reacting an isocyanate -terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) with a diamine such as 4-(aminomethyl)aniline to provide the corresponding amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a).
  • Amine- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may also be obtained by reacting a hydroxyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a) with an amino-substituted benzoate such as ethyl-4-aminobenzoate in the presence of Bu2SnO or NaOMe at elevated temperature to provide the corresponding amine- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (13a).
  • an amino-substituted benzoate such as ethyl-4-aminobenzoate
  • Isocyanate -terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (13a) may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated
  • Desmodur ® N3400 (l,3-diazetidine-2,4-dione, l,3-bis(6-isocyanatohexyl)-), IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate), or Desmodur ® W (H12MDI) optionally in the presence of a catalyst such as dibutyltin dilaurate.
  • Isocyanate-terminated sulfur-containing polymers may be used as intermediates in the synthesis of other terminal-modified sulfur-containing polymers such as certain amine-terminated and thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers provided by the present disclosure.
  • a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • a thiol-terminated polythioether selected from a thiol-terminated polythioether of Formula (18a), a thiol-terminated polythioether of Formula (18b), and a combination thereof:
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein: z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a thiol group
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol; and (b) a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (19):
  • each R 8 is independently selected from a moiety comprising a terminal group reactive with a terminal thiol group
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH.
  • each R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r - wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 3 is hydrogen.
  • each R 1 is -[-(CH 2 ) s -X-] q -(CH2)r- wherein each X is independently selected from -O- and -S-.
  • each X is -O- and in certain embodiments, each X is -S-.
  • each R 1 is -[(-CH2-) P -X-] Q -(CH2) R -, where s is 2, X is O, q is 2, r is 2, R 5 is ethanediyl, m is 2, and n is 9.
  • each R 1 is derived from DMDO and in certain embodiments, each R 1 is derived from DMDS.
  • each m is independently an integer from 1 to 3. In certain embodiments, each m is the same and is 1, 2, and in certain embodiments, 3.
  • n is an integer from 1 to 30, an integer from 1 to 20, an integer from 1 to 10, and in certain embodiments, and integer from 1 to 5. In addition, in certain embodiments, n may be any integer from 1 to 60.
  • each p is independently selected from 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. In certain embodiments, each p is the same and is 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
  • R 1 is derived from DMDO
  • R 2 is derived from a divinyl ether
  • the polyfunctionalizing agent is TAC.
  • a polythioether prepolymer of Formula (18a) has the structure of Formula (20):
  • each R 10 is independently selected from methane-diyl, ethane-diyl, and 1,3-propane-diyl. In certain embodiments, each R 10 is methane-diyl, in certain embodiments, ethane-diyl, and in certain embodiments, 1,3-propane- diyl.
  • R 8 comprises a group reactive with a thiol group selected from an alkenyl group, an epoxy group, and a Michael acceptor group. In certain embodiments, each R 8 is terminated with an alkenyl group. In certain embodiments, R 8 is selected from C2-10 alkyl, substituted C2-10 alkyl, C2-10 heteroalkyl, substituted C2-10 heteroalkyl, C4-14 alkanecycloalkyl, substituted C4-14 alkanecycloalkyl, C4-14
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (19) comprises a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol.
  • a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol has the structure of Formula (21):
  • a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (19) comprises l,3-bis(vinylsulfonyl)-2-propanol and has the structure of Formula (22):
  • Thiol-terminated polythioethers of Formula (18a) and Formula (18b) and a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol of Formula (19) may be reacted in the presence of a base catalyst such as an amine catalyst.
  • Suitable amine catalysts include, for example, triethylenediamine (l,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, DABCO), dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA), dimethylethanolamine (DMEA), bis-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)ether, N- ethylmorpholine, triethylamine, l,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU),
  • PMDETA pentamethyldiethylenetriamine
  • BDMA benzyldimethylamine
  • BDMA benzyldimethylamine
  • ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ '- trimethyl-N'-hydroxyethyl-bis(aminoethyl)ether ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ '- trimethyl-N'-hydroxyethyl-bis(aminoethyl)ether
  • N'-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-N,N- dimethyl-l,3-propanediamine N'-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-N,N- dimethyl-l,3-propanediamine.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers provided by the present disclosure are characterized by a mercaptan equivalent weight (MEW) from about 400 to about 4,000.
  • thiol-terminated polythioethers of Formula (18a) and Formula (18b) can be prepared by suitable thiol-terminated polythioethers, and methods for their production, are described in U.S. Patent No. 6,172,179 at col. 2, line 29 to col. 4, line 22; col. 6, line 39 to col. 10, line 50; and col. 11, lines 65 to col. 12, line 22, the cited portions of which are incorporated by reference.
  • Such thiol-terminated polythioethers may be difunctional, that is, linear polymers having two terminal thiol groups, or
  • polyfunctional, that is, branched polymers have three or more terminal thiol groups.
  • Suitable thiol-terminated polythioethers are commercially available, for example, as Permapol ® P3.1E, from PRC-DeSoto International Inc., Sylmar, CA.
  • a thiol-terminated polythioether can be prepared by reacting a polythiol and a diene such as a divinyl ether, and the respective amounts of the reactants used to prepare the polythioethers are chosen to yield terminal thiol groups.
  • (n or >n, such as n+1) moles of a polythiol, such as a dithiol or a mixture of at least two different dithiols and about 0.05 moles to 1 moles, such as 0.1 moles to 0.8 moles, of a thiol-terminated polyfunctionalizing agent may be reacted with (n) moles of a diene, such as a divinyl ether, or a mixture of at least two different dienes, such as a divinyl ether.
  • a thiol-terminated polyfunctionalizing agent is present in the reaction mixture in an amount sufficient to provide a thiol-terminated polythioether having an average functionality of from 2.05 to 3, such as 2.1 to 2.8.
  • the reaction used to make a thiol-terminated polythioether may be catalyzed by a free radical catalyst.
  • Suitable free radical catalysts include azo compounds, for example azobisnitrile compounds such as azo(bis)isobutyronitrile (AIBN); organic peroxides, such as benzoyl peroxide and t-butyl peroxide; and inorganic peroxides, such as hydrogen peroxide.
  • the reaction can also be effected by irradiation with ultraviolet light either with or without a radical initiator/photosensitizer. Ionic catalysis methods, using either inorganic or organic bases, e.g., triethylamine, may also be used.
  • Suitable thiol-terminated polythioethers may be produced by reacting a divinyl ether or mixtures of divinyl ethers with an excess of dithiol or a mixtures of dithiols.
  • a thiol-terminated polythioether comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • R 1 is selected from C2-6 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q - (CHR 3 ) -; wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-u alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined above;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • the reactants may comprise (c) a polyfunctional compound such as a polyfunctional compound B(-V) z , where B, -V, and z are as defined herein.
  • dithiols suitable for use in preparing thiol-terminated polythioethers include those having Formula (23), other dithiols disclosed herein, or combinations of any of the dithiols disclosed herein.
  • a dithiol has the structure of Formula (23):
  • R 1 is selected from C2-6 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) r -; wherein:
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl
  • each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 - wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10.
  • R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q - (CHR 3 ) -.
  • X is selected from - O- and -S-, and thus -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) - in Formula (23) is -[(-CHR 3 -) s -0-] q - (CHR 3 ) r - or -[(-CHR 3 2-)s-S-] q-(CHR 3 ) r -.
  • p and r are equal, such as where p and r are both two.
  • R 1 is selected from C2-6 alkanediyl and -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) -.
  • R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q - (CHR 3 ) -, and in certain embodiments X is -0-, and in certain embodiments, X is -S-.
  • R 1 is -[-(CHR 3 ) s -X-] q -(CHR 3 ) -, s is 2, r is 2, q is 1 , and X is -S-; in certain embodiments, wherein s is 2, q is 2, r is 2, and X is -0-; and in certain embodiments, s is 2, r is 2, q is 1 , and X is -0-.
  • each R 3 is hydrogen, and in certain embodiments, at least one R 3 is methyl.
  • dithiols include, for example, 1,2-ethanedithiol, 1,2- propanedithiol, 1,3-propanedithiol, 1,3-butanedithiol, 1,4-butanedithiol, 2,3-butanedithiol, 1,3-pentanedithiol, 1,5-pentanedithiol, 1 ,6-hexanedithiol, l,3-dimercapto-3-methylbutane, dipentenedimercaptan, ethylcyclohexyldithiol (ECHDT), dimercaptodiethylsulfide, methyl- substituted dimercaptodiethylsulfide, dimethyl-substituted dimercaptodiethylsulfide, dimercaptodioxaoctane, l,5-dimercapto-3-oxapentane, and a combination
  • a polythiol may have one or more pendant groups selected from a lower (e.g., Ci- e) alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, and a hydroxyl group.
  • Suitable alkyl pendant groups include, for example, Ci-6 linear alkyl, C3-6 branched alkyl, cyclopentyl, and cyclohexyl.
  • Suitable dithiols include dimercaptodiethylsulfide (DMDS) (in Formula (23), R 1 is -[(-CH 2 -) s -X-] q -(CH 2 ) -, wherein s is 2, r is 2, q is 1, and X is -S-); dimercaptodioxaoctane (DMDO) (in Formula (23), R 1 is -[(-CH 2 -) s -X-] q -(CH 2 ) -, wherein s is 2, q is 2, r is 2, and X is -0-); and l,5-dimercapto-3-oxapentane (in Formula (23), R 1 is -[(-CH 2 -)s-X-]q-(CH 2 ) r -, wherein s is 2, r is 2, q is 1, and X is -0-).
  • DMDS dimercaptodiethyl
  • dithiols that include both heteroatoms in the carbon backbone and pendant alkyl groups, such as methyl groups.
  • Such compounds include, for example, methyl- substituted DMDS, such as HS-CH 2 CH(CH 3 )-S-CH 2 CH 2 -SH, HS-CH(CH 3 )CH 2 -S- CH 2 CH 2 -SH and dimethyl substituted DMDS, such as HS-CH 2 CH(CH 3 )-S-CHCH 3 CH 2 -SH and HS-CH(CH 3 )CH 2 -S-CH 2 CH(CH 3 )-SH.
  • methyl- substituted DMDS such as HS-CH 2 CH(CH 3 )-S-CH 2 CH 2 -SH, HS-CH(CH 3 )CH 2 -S- CH 2 CH 2 -SH and dimethyl substituted DMDS, such as HS-CH 2 CH(CH 3 )-S-CHCH 3 CH 2 -SH and HS-CH(CH 3 )CH 2
  • Suitable divinyl ethers for preparing polythioethers include, for example, divinyl ethers of Formula (24):
  • R 2 in Formula (24) is selected from a C 2 _6 n-alkanediyl group, a C 3 _6 branched alkanediyl group, a Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl group, a Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl group, and -[(- CH 2 -) s -0-] q -(-CH 2 -) r -, where s is an integer ranging from 2 to 6, q is an integer from 1 to 5, and r is an integer from 2 to 10.
  • R 2 is a C 2 -6 n-alkanediyl group, a C 3 _6 branched alkanediyl group, a Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl group, a Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl group, and in certain embodiments, -[(-CH 2 -) s -0-] q -(-CH 2 -) r -.
  • Suitable divinyl ethers include, for example, compounds having at least one oxyalkanediyl group, such as from 1 to 4 oxyalkanediyl groups, i.e., compounds in which m in Formula (24) is an integer ranging from 1 to 4. In certain embodiments, m in Formula (24) is an integer ranging from 2 to 4. It is also possible to employ commercially available divinyl ether mixtures that are characterized by a non-integral average value for the number of oxyalkanediyl units per molecule. Thus, m in Formula (24) can also take on rational number values ranging from 0 to 10.0, such as from 1.0 to 10.0, from 1.0 to 4.0, or from 2.0 to 4.0.
  • Suitable vinyl ethers include, divinyl ether, ethylene glycol divinyl ether (EG-DVE) (R 2 in Formula (24) is ethanediyl and m is 1), butanediol divinyl ether (BD-DVE) (R 2 in Formula (24) is butanediyl and m is 1), hexanediol divinyl ether (HD- DVE) (R 2 in Formula (24) is hexanediyl and m is 1), diethylene glycol divinyl ether (DEG- DVE) (R 2 in Formula (24) is ethanediyl and m is 2), triethylene glycol divinyl ether (R 2 in Formula (24) is ethanediyl and m is 3), tetraethylene glycol divinyl ether (R 2 in Formula (24) is ethanediyl and m is 4), cyclohexanedimethanol divinyl
  • divinyl ethers in which R 2 in Formula (24) is C3-6 branched alkanediyl may be prepared by reacting a polyhydroxy compound with acetylene.
  • divinyl ethers of this type include compounds in which R 2 in Formula (24) is an alkyl-substituted methanediyl group such as -CH(-CH3)-, for which R 2 in Formula (24) is ethanediyl and m is 3.8) or an alkyl-substituted ethanediyl.
  • R 2 in Formula (24) is polytetrahydrofuryl (poly-THF) or polyoxyalkanediyl, such as those having an average of about 3 monomer units.
  • Two or more types of polyvinyl ether monomers of Formula (24) may be used.
  • two dithiols of Formula (23) and one polyvinyl ether monomer of Formula (24), one dithiol of Formula (23) and two polyvinyl ether monomers of Formula (24), two dithiols of Formula (23) and two divinyl ether monomers of Formula (24), and more than two compounds of one or both Formula (23) and Formula (24), may be used to produce a variety of thiol-terminated polythioethers.
  • a polyvinyl ether monomer comprises 20 to less than 50 mole percent of the reactants used to prepare a thiol-terminated polythioether, and in certain embodiments, 30 to less than 50 mole percent.
  • relative amounts of dithiols and divinyl ethers are selected to yield polythioethers having terminal thiol groups.
  • a dithiol of Formula (23) or a mixture of at least two different dithiols of Formula (23) are reacted with of a divinyl ether of Formula (24) or a mixture of at least two different divinyl ethers of Formula (24) in relative amounts such that the molar ratio of thiol groups to vinyl groups is greater than 1 : 1, such as 1.1 to 2.0: 1.0.
  • the reaction between dithiols and divinyl ethers and/or polythiols and polyvinyl ethers may be catalyzed by a free radical catalyst.
  • Suitable free radical catalysts include, for example, azo compounds, for example azobisnitriles such as
  • the catalyst may be a free- radical catalyst, an ionic catalyst, or ultraviolet radiation.
  • the catalyst does not comprise acidic or basic compounds, and does not produce acidic or basic compounds upon decomposition.
  • free-radical catalysts include azo-type catalyst, such as Vazo ® -57 (Du Pont), Vazo ® -64 (Du Pont), Vazo ® -67 (Du Pont), V-70 ® (Wako Specialty Chemicals), and V-65B ® (Wako Specialty Chemicals).
  • free- radical catalysts are alkyl peroxides, such as t-butyl peroxide.
  • the reaction may also be effected by irradiation with ultraviolet light either with or without a cationic photoinitiating moiety.
  • Thiol-terminated polythioethers provided by the present disclosure may be prepared by combining at least one compound of Formula (23) and at least one compound of Formula (24) followed by addition of an appropriate catalyst, and carrying out the reaction at a temperature from 30 °C to 120 °C, such as 70 °C to 90 °C, for a time from 2 to 24 hours, such as 2 to 6 hours.
  • thiol-terminated polythioethers may comprise a polyfunctional polythioether, i.e., may have an average functionality of greater than 2.0.
  • Suitable polyfunctional thiol-terminated polythioethers include, for example, those having the structure of Formula (28a):
  • z has an average value of greater than 2.0, and, in certain embodiments, a value between 2 and 3, a value between 2 and 4, a value between 3 and 6, and in certain embodiments, is an integer from 3 to 6.
  • Polyfunctionalizing agents suitable for use in preparing such polyfunctional thiol-terminated polymers include trifunctionalizing agents, that is, compounds where z is 3.
  • Suitable trifunctionalizing agents include, for example, triallyl cyanurate (TAC), 1,2,3- propanetrithiol, isocyanurate-containing trithiols, and combinations thereof, as disclosed in U.S. Publication No. 2010/0010133 at paragraphs [0102] -[0105], the cited portion of which is incorporated by reference and isocyanurates as disclosed, for example, in U.S. Application Publication No. 2011/0319559, which is incorporated by reference.
  • TAC triallyl cyanurate
  • 1,2,3- propanetrithiol 1,2,3- propanetrithiol
  • isocyanurate-containing trithiols and combinations thereof, as disclosed in U.S. Publication No. 2010/0010133 at paragraphs [0102] -[0105], the cited portion of which is incorporated by reference and is
  • polyfunctionalizing agents include trimethylolpropane trivinyl ether, and the polythiols described in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,366,307; 4,609,762; and 5,225,472, each of which is incorporated by reference. Mixtures of polyfunctionalizing agents may also be used. As a result, bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers provided by the present disclosure may have a wide range of average functionality. For example, trifunctionalizing agents may afford average functionalities from 2.05 to 3.0, such as from 2.1 to 2.6. Wider ranges of average functionality may be achieved by using tetrafunctional or higher functionality
  • Functionality may also be determined by factors such as stoichiometry, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.
  • Thiol-terminated polythioethers and bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers having a functionality greater than 2.0 may be prepared in a manner similar to the difunctional thiol-terminated polythioethers described in U.S. Application Publication No. 2010/0010133, U.S. Application Publication No. 2011/0319559, and U.S. Patent No.
  • polythioethers may be prepared by combining (i) one or more dithiols described herein, with (ii) one or more divinyl ethers described herein, and (iii) one or more polyfunctionalizing agents. The mixture may then be reacted, optionally in the presence of a suitable catalyst, to afford a thiol-terminated polythioether or bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether having a functionality greater than 2.0.
  • polythioethers including thiol-terminated polythioethers, bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers, and capped analogs of any of the foregoing represent polythioethers having a molecular weight distribution.
  • useful polythioethers can exhibit a number average molecular weight ranging from 500 Daltons to 20,000 Daltons, in certain embodiments, from 2,000 Daltons to 5,000 Daltons, and in certain embodiments, from 3,000 Daltons to 4,000 Daltons.
  • useful polythioethers exhibit a polydispersity (M w /M n ; weight average molecular weight/number average molecular weight) ranging from 1 to 20, and in certain embodiments, from 1 to 5.
  • the molecular weight distribution of polythioethers may be characterized, for example, by gel permeation chromatography.
  • Bis(sulfonyl)alkanols represent one type of metal ligand that may be incorporated into the backbone of a polymer such as a sulfur-containing prepolymer to improve surface adhesion.
  • Other metal ligands may also be incorporated into the backbone of a polymer to enhance surface adhesion.
  • the metal ligands may be selected from a ligand capable of coordinating to aluminum, aluminum oxide, Al(III), anodized aluminum, titanium, titanium oxide, and/or Alodine® surfaces.
  • the metal ligand may form a bidentate, tridentate, or higher order coordination complex to surface atoms.
  • metal ligand-containing prepolymers include any of the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing prepolymers disclosed herein, in which the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol group is replaced with another metal ligand.
  • methods of synthesizing metal ligand-containing prepolymers, derivatives thereof, and capped analogs thereof include any of those described herein for the preparation of bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing prepolymers in which an appropriate metal chelating agent is employed.
  • a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 includes groups R 9 comprising terminal groups reactive with precursors of a sulfur-containing polymer.
  • each R 9 comprises terminal groups reactive with thiol groups such as alkenyl, epoxy, or Michael acceptor groups.
  • Basic donor groups effective in forming multidentate coordination complexes with aluminum (III) include aliphatic monohydroxy acid anions, catecholates, aromatic hydroxy acid anions, 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones, hydroxamates, and 3-hydroxy-2-pyridinones.
  • Stable aluminum (III) complexes are with multidentate ligands having negative oxygen electron donors.
  • a metal ligand may form a multidentate complex such as a bidentate complex or a tridentate complex with the metal.
  • a metal ligand functional group is derived from a metal chelating agent selected from a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone, and an acetylacetonate.
  • Examples of aluminum, aluminum oxide and Al(III) chelating agents include 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 5-nitrosalicylate, 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone, 3-hydroxy-2- pyridinone, 2-2'-dihyrdroxyazobenzene, 8-hydroxyquinoline, oxylate, malonate, citrate, inimodiacetic acid, picolinic acid, maltol, kojic acid, ⁇ , ⁇ '-diacetic acid (EDTA), N-(2- hydroxy)ethylenediamenetriacetic acid (HEDTA), ethylenediamine-N,N'-bis(2- hydroxyphenylacetic acid (EDDHA), and N,N'-bis(hydroxybenzyl)ethylenediamine-N,N'- diacetic acid (HBED), acetoacetate, acetylacetonate, a catecholate, a hydroxamate, and quinone.
  • Other aluminum and aluminum oxide chelators are disclosed, for example, in
  • titanium or titanium oxide metal ligands examples include H2O2, acetoacetonate (CH2(COCt3 ⁇ 4)2), EDTA, trans- 1 ,2-cyclohexanediamne tetraacetic acid, glycoletherdiamine tetracetic acid (GEDTA, (Ct ⁇ OCttCttN CttCOOH ⁇ ),
  • DTPA diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid
  • NTA nitrile triacetic acid
  • salicylic acid lactic acid, acetoacetonate
  • a metal ligand comprises at least two heteroatomic groups capable of coordinating to aluminum (III) surfaces.
  • a metal ligand functional group comprises a moiety selected from Formula (25a), Formula (25b), Formula (25c), Formula (25d), Formula (25e), and a combination of any of the foregoing:
  • each X is - C(O)- and each n is 1 ; and in certain embodiments, each X is -S(0)2 _ and each n is 1.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers other metal ligands may be incorporated into the backbone of a prepolymer such as sulfur-containing
  • a metal ligand- containing prepolymer comprises a moiety of Formula (26):
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • Metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 comprises groups R 9 that are reactive with, for example, thiol groups and a metal ligand -L-.
  • Metal ligand -L- may comprise, for example, a moiety of Formula (25a)-(25e).
  • a metal chelating agent is selected from a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone, an acetylacetonate, and a combination of any of the foregoing.
  • a metal ligand-containing prepolymer comprises a metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (28a), a metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (28b), or a combination thereof:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein: z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with terminal thiol groups
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol; and each R 6 independently comprises hydrogen or a moiety having a terminal reactive group.
  • each R 6 is hydrogen.
  • a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r - , wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-i4 alkanecycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein: z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with terminal thiol groups
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol; and (b) a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 where each R 9 is independently a moiety comprising a terminal group reactive with a thiol group; and -L- is a moiety comprising a metal ligand.
  • a metal ligand may comprise a moiety selected from Formula (25a), Formula (25b), Formula (25c), Formula (25d), Formula (25e), and a combination of any of the foregoing:
  • -X- is independently selected from -C(O)- or -S(0)2 ⁇ ;
  • each n is independently selected from 1, 2, and 3;
  • R 5 is a Ci-3 alkane-diyl.
  • a metal ligand comprises a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone, an acetylacetonate, or a combination of any of the foregoing.
  • the polythioether of Formula (18a) comprises the reaction product of l,8-dimercapto-3,6-dioxaoctane and diethylene glycol divinyl ether.
  • the polythioether of Formula ( 18b) comprises the reaction product of l,8-dimercapto-3,6-dioxaoctane, diethylene glycol divinyl ether, and triallyl cyanurate.
  • a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether prepolymer comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether comprising a thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29a), a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29b), or a combination thereof:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; each R 2 independently comprises Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent, alkenyl -terminated polyfunctionalizing agent B(- V)z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal alkenyl group; and each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol;
  • the metal ligand comprises a moiety selected from Formula (25a), Formula (25b), Formula (25c), Formula (25d), Formula (25e), and a combination of any of the foregoing:
  • -X- is independently selected from -C(O)- or -S(0) 2 -;
  • each n is independently selected from 1, 2, and 3;
  • R 5 is a Ci-3 alkane-diyl.
  • the polyalkenyl compound comprises diethylene glycol divinyl ether, triallyl cyanurate, or a combination thereof.
  • a method of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29a), comprises reacting (N+1) moles of a thiol- terminated polythioether of Formula (18a) with (N) moles of a metal chelating agent comprising -L- and terminal groups reactive with thiol groups:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r - , wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 comprises hydrogen or methyl; and
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-i4 alkanecycloalkanediyl, or -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • the metal ligand comprises a moiety selected from Formula (25a), Formula (25b), Formula (25c), Formula (25d), Formula (25e), and a combination of any of the foregoing:
  • -X- is independently selected from -C(O)- or -S(0)2 ⁇ ; each n is independently selected from 1, 2, and 3; and
  • R 5 is a Ci-3 alkane-diyl.
  • the metal chelating agent comprises a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone, an acetylacetonate, or a combination of any of the foregoing.
  • methods of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29b) comprise reacting (z) moles of a thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether of Formula (29a) with one (1) mole of a polyfunctionalizing agent B ⁇ V ⁇ Z :
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently comprises C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 independently comprises hydrogen or methyl; and each X independently comprises -0-, -S-, or -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 comprises hydrogen or methyl;
  • each R 2 independently comprises Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a terminal thiol group
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol.
  • the metal ligand comprises a moiety selected from Formula (25a), Formula (25b), Formula (25c), Formula (25d), Formula (25e), and a combination of any of the foregoing:
  • -X- is independently selected from -C(O)- or -S(0) 2 -;
  • each n is independently selected from 1, 2, and 3;
  • R 5 is a Ci-3 alkane-diyl.
  • the metal chelating agent is selected from a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone, an acetylacetonate, or a combination of any of the foregoing.
  • metal ligands may be incorporated into the backbone of other polymers such as other sulfur-containing polymers to improve adhesion.
  • a sulfur-containing polymer can be any polymer having at least one sulfur atom in the repeating unit, including, but not limited to, polymeric thiols, polythiols, thioethers, polythioethers, sulfur-containing polyformals, and polysulfides.
  • a “thiol,” as used herein, refers to a compound comprising a thiol or mercaptan group, that is, an "SH” group, either as the sole functional group or in combination with other functional groups, such as hydroxyl groups, as is the case with, for example, thioglycerols.
  • a polythiol refers to such a compound having more than one SH group, such as a dithiol or higher functionality thiol. Such groups are typically terminal and/or pendant such that they have an active hydrogen that is reactive with other functional groups.
  • a polythiol can comprise both a terminal and/or pendant sulfur (-SH) and a non-reactive sulfur atom (-S- or -S-S-).
  • the term polythiol generally encompasses polythioethers and polysulfides.
  • polysulfide refers to a polymer that contains one or more sulfide linkages, i.e., -Sx- linkages, where x is from 2 to 4, in the polymer backbone and/or in pendant positions on the polymer chain.
  • the polysulfide polymer will have two or more sulfur-sulfur linkages.
  • Suitable polysulfides are commercially available, for example, from Akzo Nobel and Toray Fine Chemicals under the names Thiokol-LP and Thioplast ® .
  • Thioplast ® products are available in a wide range of molecular weights ranging, for example, from less than 1,100 to over 8,000, with molecular weight being the average molecular weight in grams per mole. In some cases, the polysulfide has a number average molecular weight of 1,000 Daltons to 4,000 Daltons.
  • Sulfur-containing polyformal prepolymers useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Application Publication No. 2012/0234205 and in U.S. Application Publication No. 2012/0238707.
  • thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers may be prepared by reacting a thiol-terminated polythioether or a mixture of thiol-terminated polythioethers with a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol such as a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol.
  • a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether may be prepared by reacting a difunctional thiol-terminated polythioether or a mixture of difunctional thiol-terminated polythioethers with a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol such as a bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol or a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol having terminal groups reactive with thiol groups.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16a) comprise reacting (N+1) moles of a thiol-terminated polythioether of Formula (18a) with (N) moles of a
  • each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with thiol groups;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) r -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • N is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and in certain embodiments N is 10.
  • the molecular weight is from 200 Daltons to 20,000 Daltons.
  • thiol- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (16a) comprise a combination of bis(sulfonyl)alkanol containing polythioethers of Formula (16a) with different values for N.
  • N is 1.
  • the molar ratios of thiol- terminated polythioether to bis(sulfonyl)alkanol need not be a whole number such that thiol- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers of Formula (16a) represent a mixture of thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers having different values of N.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16b) comprise reacting (z) moles of a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16a) with one ( 1 ) mole of a polyfunctionalizing agent B ⁇ V ⁇ z :
  • each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with thiol groups;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -)s-X-] Q -(-CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl
  • each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-u alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a group reactive with a thiol group; and each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether and bis(sulfonyl)alkanol such as a
  • bis(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol is performed in the presence of a catalyst such as an amine catalyst including, for example, any of the amine catalysts disclosed herein.
  • a catalyst such as an amine catalyst including, for example, any of the amine catalysts disclosed herein.
  • a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer such as a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioether may be prepared by reacting a difunctional thiol-terminated prepolymer or a mixture of difunctional thiol- terminated prepolymers with a metal chelating agent having at least two groups reactive with thiol groups such as a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone or a acetylacetonate having at least two terminal groups reactive with thiol groups.
  • a metal chelating agent having at least two groups reactive with thiol groups such as a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol, a hydroxypyridinone or a acetylacetonate having at least two terminal groups reactive with thiol groups.
  • methods of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer of Formula (29a) comprise reacting (N+l) moles of a thiol- terminated polythioether of Formula (18a) with (N) moles of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L- R 9 :
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3
  • alkanediyl wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-14 alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] Q -(-CHR 3 -) R -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6.
  • N is 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and in certain embodiments N is 10.
  • the molecular weight is from 200 Daltons to 20,000 Daltons.
  • thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers of Formula (6) comprise a combination of metal ligand-containing prepolymers of Formula (29a) with different values for N.
  • N is 1.
  • the molar ratios of thiol-terminated polythioether to metal chelating agent need not be a whole number such that thiol-terminated metal ligand- containing prepolymers of Formula (29a) represent a mixture of thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers having different values of N.
  • methods of preparing a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer of Formula (29b) comprise reacting (z) moles of a thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer of Formula (29a) with one (1) mole of a polyfunctionalizing agent B ⁇ V ⁇ Z :
  • each R 9 is independently a moiety derived from the reaction of R 9 of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with a thiol group, wherein each R 9 comprises a terminal group reactive with a thiol; and L comprises a metal ligand;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -)s-X-] q -(-CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl
  • each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-u alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a group reactive with a thiol group; and each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol.
  • the reaction between a thiol-terminated metal ligand- containing polythioether and metal chelating agent is performed in the presence of a catalyst such as an amine catalyst including, for example, any of the amine catalysts disclosed herein.
  • a catalyst such as an amine catalyst including, for example, any of the amine catalysts disclosed herein.
  • Thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers provided by the present disclosure can be reacted with polyalkenyls such as dialkenyl ethers and/or alkenyl-terminated polyfunctionalizing agents to provide alkenyl-terminated
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether prepolymers may be combined with a curing agent to provide a curable composition such as a sealant composition.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether prepolymer comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether selected from a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16a), a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether of Formula (16b), and a combination thereof:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 8 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol with thiol groups;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10; each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl; and
  • each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-io alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-u alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a thiol group
  • each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol; and (b) a polyalkenyl compound.
  • a polyalkenyl compound is selected from a divinyl ether or a mixture of divinyl ethers including any of those disclosed herein, an alkenyl- terminated polyfunctionalizing agent, and a combination thereof.
  • (a) is polythioether of Formula (16a), and (b) is a polyvinyl ether selected from a divinyl ether, an alkenyl- terminated polyfunctionalizing agent and a combination thereof.
  • (a) is an polythioether of Formula (16a), and (b) is a polyalkenyl ether selected from diethylene glycol divinyl ether (DEG-DVE), TAC, and a combination thereof.
  • DEG-DVE diethylene glycol divinyl ether
  • Thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers provided by the present disclosure can be reacted with polyalkenyls such as dialkenyl ethers and/or alkenyl- terminated polyfunctionalizing agents to provide alkenyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers.
  • Alkenyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be combined with a curing agent to provide a curable composition such as a sealant composition.
  • an alkenyl-terminated metal ligand- containing prepolymer comprises the reaction product of reactants comprising:
  • N is an integer from 1 to 10;
  • each R 9 is a moiety derived from the reaction of a metal chelating agent R 9 -L-R 9 with thiol groups, wherein -L- comprises a metal group and each R 9 comprises a group reactive with a thiol group;
  • each R 10 is independently selected from C1-3 alkanediyl and substituted C1-3 alkanediyl, wherein one or more substituent groups is -OH;
  • each A is independently a moiety of Formula (12):
  • each R 1 independently is selected from C2-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io alkanecycloalkanediyl, C5-8 heterocycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -)s-X-] Q -(-CHR 3 -) -, wherein:
  • s is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5;
  • r is an integer from 2 to 10;
  • each R 3 is independently selected from hydrogen and methyl
  • each X is independently selected from -0-, -S-, and -NR 5 -, wherein R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • each R 2 is independently selected from Ci-10 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-u alkanecycloalkanediyl, and -[(-CHR 3 -) s -X-] q -(- CHR 3 -) -, wherein s, q, r, R 3 , and X are as defined for R 1 ;
  • n is an integer from 0 to 50;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • B represents a core of a z-valent polyfunctionalizing agent B(-V) Z wherein:
  • z is an integer from 3 to 6;
  • each V is a group comprising a terminal group reactive with a thiol group; and each -V- is derived from the reaction of -V with a thiol;
  • a polyalkenyl compound is selected from a divinyl ether or a mixture of divinyl ethers including any of those disclosed herein, an alkenyl - terminated polyfunctionalizing agent, and a combination thereof.
  • (a) is polythioether of Formula (29a), and (b) is a polyvinyl ether selected from a divinyl ether, an alkenyl- terminated polyfunctionalizing agent and a combination thereof.
  • (a) is an polythioether of Formula (29a), and (b) is a polyalkenyl ether selected from diethylene glycol divinyl ether (DEG-DVE), TAC, and a combination thereof.
  • DEG-DVE diethylene glycol divinyl ether
  • Bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and metal-ligand-containing prepolymers may be adapted for use with a particular curing chemistry by capping or terminating a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or metal-ligand-containing prepolymer such as a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or a thiol-terminated metal-ligand-containing prepolymer with a suitable functional group.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or metal ligand-containing prepolymer has terminal groups other than unreacted thiol groups, such as hydroxyl, alkenyl, isocyanate, amine, epoxy, a hydrolyzable functional group such as a polyalkoxysilyl group, a Michael acceptor group, or an epoxy group.
  • Capped analogs may be prepared by a number of methods known to those skilled in the art. For example, to obtain capped bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer may be reacted with a compound having a terminal group reactive with thiol groups.
  • polythioether or alkenyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer may be reacted with a compound containing a terminal alkenyl group and an isocyanate group such as a group derived from TMI, 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate, or allyl isocyanate, in the presence of dibutyltin dilaurate catalyst.
  • an isocyanate group such as a group derived from TMI, 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate, or allyl isocyanate
  • Polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and polyalkoxysilyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with an isocyanatoalkyltrialkoxysilane such as a 3-isocyanatopropyltrimethoxysilane or 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane in the presence of dibutyltin dilaurate to provide the corresponding polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or corresponding polyalkoxysilyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer.
  • an isocyanatoalkyltrialkoxysilane
  • Epoxy-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and epoxy- terminated metal-ligand containing prepolymers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer in the presence of a monoepoxide such as allyl glycidyl ether to provide the corresponding epoxy-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or corresponding epoxy-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer.
  • a monoepoxide such as allyl glycidyl ether
  • Amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and amine- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with a monofunctional 4-amino butyl vinyl ether with a free- radical initiator.
  • an amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or an amine-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer may be obtained by reacting an isocyanate -terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or an isocyanate-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with a diamine such as 4- (aminomethyl)aniline to provide the corresponding amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether or corresponding amine-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer.
  • a diamine such as 4- (aminomethyl)aniline
  • Amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and amine- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may also be obtained by reacting a thiol- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or an alkanol-terminated or hydroxy-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with an amino-substituted benzoate such as ethyl-4-aminobenzoate in the presence of Bu2SnO or NaOMe at elevated temperature to provide the corresponding amine-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or the corresponding amine-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer.
  • an amino-substituted benzoate such as ethyl-4-aminobenzoate
  • Isocyanate-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and isocyanate-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or a thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with a diisocyanate such as TDI, IsonateTM 143L (polycarbodiimide -modified diphenylmethane diisocyanate), Desmodur ® N3400 (1,3- diazetidine-2,4-dione, l,3-bis(6-isocyanatohexyl)-), IPDI (isophorone diisocyanate), or Desmodur ® W (H 12 MDI) optionally in the presence of a catalyst such as dibutyltin dilaurate.
  • a catalyst such as di
  • Isocyanate -terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and isocyanate- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be used as intermediates in the synthesis of other terminal-modified bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and terminal- modified metal ligand-containing prepolymer such as certain amine-terminated and thiol- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether amine-terminated and thiol- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers.
  • Hydroxyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and hydroxy-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer with a compound having a terminal hydroxyl group and a group reactive with thiol groups.
  • bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and metal ligand-containing prepolymers may be terminated with Michael acceptor groups.
  • a Michael acceptor group is derived from a vinyl sulfone and has the structure of Formula (27):
  • Michael acceptor-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers may be prepared, for example, by reacting a thiol-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether with a compound having a terminal Michael acceptor group and a group reactive with thiol groups such as a divinylsulfone, in the presence of an amine catalyst.
  • Michael acceptor/polythioether chemistries and compounds are disclosed in U.S.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may comprise one or more bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and/or one or more bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether prepolymers, and/or one or more metal ligand-containing prepolymers.
  • Curable compositions may further include a curing agent.
  • Compositions may further include additives, catalysts, fillers, and/or other sulfur-containing prepolymers including for example, polythioethers, sulfur-containing polyformals, and/or polysulfides.
  • a suitable curing agent is selected to be reactive with the terminal groups of the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether, metal ligand-containing prepolymer, and optional sulfur-containing prepolymers.
  • a suitable curing agent is a polyepoxide.
  • suitable polyepoxies include, for example, polyepoxide resins such as hydantoin diepoxide, diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A, diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-F, Novolac ® type epoxides such as DENTM 438 (Dow Chemical Company), certain epoxidized unsaturated resins, and combinations of any of the foregoing.
  • a polyepoxide refers to a compound having two or more reactive epoxy groups.
  • an epoxy curing agent is selected from EPONTM 828 (Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc), DENTM 431 (Dow Chemical Company), and a combination thereof. Examples of useful curing agents that are reactive with thiol groups include diepoxides.
  • a polyepoxy curing agent comprises an epoxy - functional polymer.
  • suitable epoxy-functional polymers include the epoxy- functional sulfur-containing polyformal polymers disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 13/050,988 and epoxy-functional polythioether polymers disclosed in U.S. Patent No.
  • an epoxy-functional polymer when used as a curing agent, has a molecular weight less than about 2,000 Daltons, less than about 1,500, Daltons, less than about 1,000 Daltons, and in certain embodiments, less than about 500 Daltons.
  • a polyepoxy may comprise about 0.5 wt% to about 20 wt % of the composition, from about 1 wt % to about 10 wt %, from about 2 wt % to about 8 wt %, from about 2 wt % to about 6 wt%, and in certain embodiments, from about 3 wt % to about 5 wt %, where wt % is based on the total solids weight of the composition.
  • a suitable curing agent is an unsaturated compound such as an acrylic or methacrylic ester of a polyol, unsaturated synthetic or naturally occurring resin compounds, triallyl cyanurate, and olefin terminated derivatives of sulfur-containing compound such as polythioethers.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may comprise an isocyanate curing agent such as a diisocyanate and/or triisocyanate curing agent.
  • isocyanate curing agents include toluene diisocyanate, and combinations of any of the foregoing.
  • Isocyanate curing agents are commercially available and include, for example, products under the tradenames Baydur ® (Bayer MaterialScience), Desmodur ® (Bayer MaterialScience), Solubond ® (DSM), ECCO (ECCO), Vestanat ® (Evonik), Irodur ® (Huntsman), RhodocoatTM (Perstorp), and Vanchem ® (V.T. Vanderbilt).
  • a polyisocyanate curing agent comprises isocyanate groups that are reactive with thiol groups and that are less reactive with Michael acceptor groups.
  • Examples of useful curing agents that are reactive with amine groups include polymeric polyisocyanates, non-limiting examples of which include polyisocyanates having backbone linkages chosen from urethane linkages (-NH-C(O)-O-), thiourethane linkages (- NH-C(O)-S-), thiocarbamate linkages (-NH-C(S)-O-), dithiourethane linkages (-NH- C(S)-S-), and combinations of any of the foregoing.
  • polymeric polyisocyanates non-limiting examples of which include polyisocyanates having backbone linkages chosen from urethane linkages (-NH-C(O)-O-), thiourethane linkages (- NH-C(O)-S-), thiocarbamate linkages (-NH-C(S)-O-), dithiourethane linkages (-NH- C(S)-S-), and combinations of any of the foregoing.
  • an isocyanate curing agent comprises an isocyanate - functional polymer.
  • suitable isocyanate-functional polymers include the isocyanate-functional sulfur-containing polyformal polymers disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 13/051,002.
  • an isocyanate- functional polymer when used as a curing agent, has a molecular weight less than about 2,000 Daltons, less than about 1,500, Daltons, less than about 1,000 Daltons, and in certain embodiments, less than about 500 Daltons.
  • an isocyanate curing agent may comprise about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of the composition, from about 1 wt % to about 10 wt%, from about 2 wt % to about 8 wt %, from about 2 wt% to about 6 wt %, and in certain embodiments, from about 3 wt % to about 5 wt % of the composition, where wt % is based on the total solids weight of the composition.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise an amine curing agent.
  • useful curing agents that are reactive with isocyanate groups include diamines, polyamines, polythiols, and polyols, including those disclosed herein.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise a curing agent selected from a monomeric thiol, a polythiol, a polyamine, and a blocked polyamine.
  • Curing agents useful in compositions provided by the present disclosure include compounds that are reactive with the terminal groups of the bis(sulfonyl)alkanol- containing polythioether or metal ligand-containing prepolymer, such as compounds that are reactive with hydroxyl groups, alkenyl groups, epoxy groups, thiol groups, amine groups, or isocyanate groups.
  • Examples of useful curing agents that are reactive with hydroxyl groups include diisocyanates and polyisocyanates, examples of which are disclosed herein.
  • Examples of useful curing agents that are reactive with alkenyl groups include dithiols and polythiols, examples of which are disclosed herein.
  • Polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers or metal ligand-containing prepolymers provided by the present disclosure can hydrolyze in the presence of water inducing self-polymerization via condensation.
  • Catalysts for use with polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or polyalkoxysilyl- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer include organotitanium compounds such as tetraisopropoxy titanium, tetra-teri-butoxy titanium, titanium
  • organic tin compounds dibutyltin dilaurate, dibutyltin bisacetylacetoacetate, and tin octylate; metal dicarboxylates such as lead dioctylate; organozirconium compounds such as zirconium tetraacetyl acetonate; and organoaluminum compounds such as aluminum triacetyl-acetonate.
  • Suitable catalysts for moisture curing include diisopropoxy bis(ethyl acetoacetonate)titanium, diisopropoxy bis(acetyl acetonate)titanium, and dibutoxy bis(methyl acetoacetonate)titanium. It can be appreciated that because the curing agent for
  • polyalkoxysilyl-terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or polyalkoxysilyl- terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer can be atmospheric moisture, it is not necessary to include a curing agent to a curable composition containing polyalkoxysilyl- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether or polyalkoxysilyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer,.
  • compositions comprising polyalkoxysilyl- terminated bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers or polyalkoxysilyl-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymers and a curing agent for the polyalkoxysilyl group refer to atmospheric moisture.
  • a suitable curing agent is a polythiol, polyalkylene, or polyamine.
  • amines such as diethylenetriamine (DTA), triethylenetetramine (TTA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), diethylaminopropylamine (DEAPA), N-aminoethylpiperazine (N-AEP), isophoronediamine (IPDA), m-xylenediamine, diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM), diaminodiphenylsulfone (DDS); aromatic amines, ketimine; polyamines; polyamides;
  • DTA diethylenetriamine
  • TTA triethylenetetramine
  • TEPA tetraethylenepentamine
  • DEAPA diethylaminopropylamine
  • N-AEP N-aminoethylpiperazine
  • IPDA isophoronediamine
  • m-xylenediamine diaminodiphenylmethane
  • DDS diaminodiphenylsulfone
  • phenolic resins such phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride, pyromellitic anhydride, benzophenone tetracarboxylic anhydride, ethylene glycol bistrimellitate, glycerol tristrimellitate, maleic anhydride, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride, endomethylene tetrahydrophthalic anhydride; polymercaptans; polysulfides; and other curing agents known to those skilled in the art.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may contain from about 90% to about 150% of the stoichiometric amount, from about 95% to about 125%), and in certain embodiments, from about 95% to about 105%> of the amount of the selected curing agent(s).
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise, in addition to a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether, a prepolymer thereof, a metal-ligand containing prepolymer, or a reaction product of any one of the reactions disclosed herein, or a combination of any of the foregoing, one or more additional sulfur-containing prepolymers.
  • a sulfur-containing prepolymer can be any prepolymer having at least one sulfur atom in the repeating unit, including, but not limited to, polymeric thiols, polythiols, thioethers, polythioethers, sulfur-containing polyformals, and polysulfides.
  • a “thiol,” as used herein, refers to a compound comprising a thiol or mercaptan group, that is, an "SH” group, either as the sole functional group or in combination with other functional groups, such as hydroxyl groups, as is the case with, for example, thioglycerols.
  • a polythiol refers to such a compound having more than one SH group, such as a dithiol or higher functionality thiol. Such groups are typically terminal and/or pendant such that they have an active hydrogen that is reactive with other functional groups.
  • a polythiol can comprise both a terminal and/or pendant sulfur (-SH) and a non-reactive sulfur atom (-S- or -S-S-).
  • the term polythiol generally encompasses polythioethers and polysulfides.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise a polythioether having the structure of Formula (30):
  • R 1 is selected from a C2-6 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io
  • R 2 is selected from C 2 _6 alkanediyl, Ce-8 cycloalkanediyl, Ce-io cycloalkanealkanediyl, and -[(-CH 2 -) s -X-] q -(-CH 2 - )r-;
  • X is selected from O, S, and -NR 5 -, where R 5 is selected from hydrogen and methyl;
  • m is an integer from 0 to 10;
  • n is an integer from 1 to 60;
  • p is an integer from 2 to 6;
  • q is an integer from 1 to 5, and r is an integer from
  • the one or more additional sulfur-containing polymers may be difunctional or multifunctional, for example, having from 3 to 6 terminal groups, or a mixture thereof.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise from about 10 wt % to about 90 wt % of a sulfur-containing polymer provided by the present disclosure, from about 20 wt% to about 80 wt%, from about 30 wt% to about 70 wt%, and in certain embodiments from about 40 wt% to about 60 wt%, where wt % is based on the total weight of all non-volatile components of the composition (i.e., the dry weight).
  • polysulfide refers to a polymer that contains one or more sulfide linkages, i.e., -S x - linkages, where x is from 2 to 4, in the polymer backbone and/or in pendant positions on the polymer chain.
  • the polysulfide polymer will have two or more sulfur-sulfur linkages.
  • Suitable polysulfides are commercially available, for example, from Akzo Nobel and Toray Fine Chemicals under the names Thiokol-LP and Thioplast ® .
  • Thioplast ® products are available in a wide range of molecular weights ranging, for example, from less than 1 ,100 to over 8,000, with molecular weight being the average molecular weight in grams per mole. In some cases, the polysulfide has a number average molecular weight of 1 ,000 Daltons to 4,000 Daltons.
  • the crosslink density of these products also varies, depending on the amount of crosslinking agent used.
  • the -SH content, i.e., thiol or mercaptan content, of these products can also vary.
  • the mercaptan content and molecular weight of the polysulfide can affect the cure speed of the polymer, with cure speed increasing with molecular weight.
  • the sulfur-containing polymer is selected from a polythioether and a polysulfide, and a combination thereof.
  • a sulfur- containing polymer comprises a polythioether
  • a sulfur- containing polymer comprises a polysulfide.
  • a sulfur-containing polymer may comprise a mixture of different polythioethers and/or polysulfides, and the polythioethers and/or polysulfides may have the same or different functionality.
  • a sulfur- containing polymer has an average functionality from 2 to 6, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 3, and in certain embodiments, from 2.05 to 2.5.
  • a sulfur-containing polymer can be selected from a difunctional sulfur-containing polymer, a trifunctional sulfur-containing polymer, and a combination thereof.
  • Compositions provided by the present disclosure may include one or more catalysts.
  • a catalyst can be selected as appropriate for the curing chemistry employed.
  • the catalyst is an amine catalyst.
  • a cure catalyst may be present in an amount from 0.1 to 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • Suitable catalysts include l,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO ® , commercially available from Air Products, Chemical Additives Division, Allentown, Pa.) and DMP-30 ® (an accelerant composition including 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol.
  • DABCO ® commercially available from Air Products, Chemical Additives Division, Allentown, Pa.
  • DMP-30 ® an accelerant composition including 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise one or more than one adhesion promoters.
  • a one or more additional adhesion promoter may be present in amount from 0.1 wt% to 15 wt% of a composition, less than 5 wt%, less than 2 wt%, and in certain embodiments, less than 1 wt%, based on the total dry weight of the composition.
  • adhesion promoters include phenolics, such as Methylon ® phenolic resin, and organosilanes, such as epoxy, mercapto or amino functional silanes, such as Silquest ® A- 187 and Silquest ® A-l 100.
  • Other useful adhesion promoters are known in the art.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may comprise one or more different types of filler.
  • suitable fillers include those commonly known in the art, including inorganic fillers, such as carbon black and calcium carbonate (CaCC ), silica, polymer powders, and lightweight fillers.
  • Suitable lightweight fillers include, for example, those described in U.S. Patent No. 6,525,168.
  • a composition includes 5 wt% to 60 wt% of the filler or combination of fillers, 10 wt% to 50 wt%, and in certain embodiments, from 20 wt% to 40 wt%, based on the total dry weight of the composition.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may further include one or more colorants, thixotropic agents, accelerators, fire retardants, adhesion promoters, solvents, masking agents, or a combination of any of the foregoing.
  • fillers and additives employed in a composition may be selected so as to be compatible with each other as well as the polymeric component, curing agent, and or catalyst.
  • electrically non- conductive fillers include materials such as, but not limited to, calcium carbonate, mica, polyamide, fumed silica, molecular sieve powder, microspheres, titanium dioxide, chalks, alkaline blacks, cellulose, zinc sulfide, heavy spar, alkaline earth oxides, alkaline earth hydroxides, and the like.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure include low density filler particles.
  • low density when used with reference to such particles means that the particles have a specific gravity of no more than 0.7, in certain embodiments no more than 0.25, and in certain embodiments, no more than 0.1.
  • Suitable lightweight filler particles often fall within two categories - microspheres and amorphous particles.
  • the specific gravity of microspheres may range from 0.1 to 0.7 and include, for example, polystyrene foam, microspheres of polyacrylates and polyolefms, and silica microspheres having particle sizes ranging from 5 to 100 microns and a specific gravity of 0.25 (Eccospheres ® ).
  • alumina/silica microspheres having particle sizes in the range of 5 to 300 microns and a specific gravity of 0.7 (Fillite ® ), aluminum silicate microspheres having a specific gravity of from about 0.45 to about 0.7 (Z-Light ® ), calcium carbonate-coated polyvinylidene copolymer microspheres having a specific gravity of 0.13 (Dualite ® 6001AE), and calcium carbonate coated acrylonitrile copolymer microspheres such as Dualite ® El 35, having an average particle size of about 40 ⁇ and a density of 0.135 g/cc (Henkel).
  • Dualite ® El 35 having an average particle size of about 40 ⁇ and a density of 0.135 g/cc (Henkel).
  • Suitable fillers for decreasing the specific gravity of the composition include, for example, hollow microspheres such as Expancel ® microspheres (available from AkzoNobel) or Dualite ® low density polymer microspheres (available from Henkel).
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure include lightweight filler particles comprising an exterior surface coated with a thin coating, such as those described in U.S. Application Publication No. 2010/0041839 at paragraphs [0016]- [0052], the cited portion of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • a low density filler comprises less than 2 wt% of a composition, less than 1.5 wt%, less than 1.0 wt%, less than 0.8 wt%, less than 0.75 wt%face less than 0.7 wt% and in certain embodiments, less than 0.5 wt% of a composition, where wt % is based on the total dry solids weight of the composition.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise at least one filler that is effective in reducing the specific gravity of the composition.
  • the specific gravity of a composition is from 0.8 to 1, 0.7 to 0.9, from 0.75 to 0.85, and in certain embodiments, is 0.8.
  • the specific gravity of a composition is less than about 0.9, less than about 0.8, less than about 0.75, less than about 0.7, less than about 0.65, less than about 0.6, and in certain embodiments, less than about 0.55.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure comprise an electrically conductive filler. Electrical conductivity and EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness can be imparted to composition by incorporating conductive materials within the polymer.
  • the conductive elements can include, for example, metal or metal-plated particles, fabrics, meshes, fibers, and combinations thereof.
  • the metal can be in the form of, for example, filaments, particles, flakes, or spheres. Examples of metals include copper, nickel, silver, aluminum, tin, and steel.
  • Other conductive materials that can be used to impart electrical conductivity and EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness to polymer compositions include conductive particles or fibers comprising carbon or graphite.
  • Conductive polymers such as polythiophenes, polypyrroles, polyaniline, poly(p-phenylene) vinylene, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene, and polyacetylene can also be used.
  • Electrically conductive fillers also include high band gap materials such as zinc sulfide and inorganic barium compounds.
  • electrically conductive fillers include electrically conductive noble metal-based fillers such as pure silver; noble metal-plated noble metals such as silver-plated gold; noble metal-plated non-noble metals such as silver plated cooper, nickel or aluminum, for example, silver-plated aluminum core particles or platinum-plated copper particles; noble-metal plated glass, plastic or ceramics such as silver-plated glass
  • Non-noble metal-based materials can also be used and include, for example, non-noble metal-plated non-noble metals such as copper-coated iron particles or nickel plated copper; non-noble metals, e.g., copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt; non-noble-metal-plated-non-metals, e.g., nickel-plated graphite and non-metal materials such as carbon black and graphite.
  • Combinations of electrically conductive fillers can also be used to meet the desired conductivity, EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness, hardness, and other properties suitable for a particular application.
  • the shape and size of the electrically conductive fillers used in the compositions of the present disclosure can be any appropriate shape and size to impart electrical conductivity and EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness to the cured composition.
  • fillers can be of any shape generally used in the manufacture of electrically conductive fillers, including spherical, flake, platelet, particle, powder, irregular, fiber, and the like.
  • a base composition can comprise Ni-coated graphite as a particle, powder or flake.
  • the amount of Ni- coated graphite in a base composition can range from 40 wt % to 80 wt%, and in certain embodiments can range from 50 wt% to 70 wt%, based on the total weight of the base composition.
  • an electrically conductive filler can comprise Ni fiber.
  • Ni fiber can have a diameter ranging from 10 ⁇ to 50 ⁇ and have a length ranging from 250 ⁇ to 750 ⁇ .
  • a base composition can comprise, for example, an amount of Ni fiber ranging from 2 wt % to 10 wt %, and in certain embodiments, from 4 wt % to 8 wt %, based on the total weight of the base composition.
  • Carbon fibers can also be used to impart electrical conductivity to compositions of the present disclosure.
  • carbon micro fibers, nanotubes or carbon fibrils having an outer diameter of less than 0.1 ⁇ to tens of nanometers can be used as electrically conductive fillers.
  • An example of graphitized carbon fiber suitable for conductive compositions of the present disclosure include Panex ® 30MF (Zoltek Companies, Inc., St. Louis, Mo.), a 0.921 ⁇ diameter round fiber having an electrical resistivity of 0.00055 ⁇ -cm.
  • the average particle size of an electrically conductive filler can be within a range useful for imparting electrical conductivity to a polymer-based composition.
  • the particle size of the one or more fillers can range from 0.25 ⁇ to 250 ⁇ , in certain embodiments can range from 0.25 ⁇ to 75 ⁇ , and in certain embodiments can range from 0.25 ⁇ to 60 ⁇ .
  • composition of the present disclosure can comprise Ketjenblack ® EC-600 JD (Akzo Nobel, Inc., Chicago, 111.), an electrically conductive carbon black characterized by an iodine absorption of 1 ,000 mg/g to 11,500 mg/g (JO/84-5 test method), and a pore volume of 480 cmVlOO g to 510 cmVlOO g (DBP absorption, KTM 81-3504).
  • an electrically conductive carbon black filler is Black Pearls ® 2000 (Cabot Corporation, Boston, MA).
  • electrically conductive polymers can be used to impart electrical conductivity or modify the electrical conductivity of compositions of the present disclosure.
  • Polymers having sulfur atoms incorporated into aromatic groups or adjacent to double bonds, such as in polyphenylene sulfide, and polythiophene, are known to be electrically conductive.
  • Other electrically conductive polymers include, for example, polypyrroles, polyaniline, poly(p-phenylene) vinylene, and polyacetylene.
  • the sulfur-containing polymers forming a base composition can be polysulfides and/or polythioethers. As such, the sulfur-containing polymers can comprise aromatic sulfur groups and sulfur atoms adjacent to conjugated double bonds to enhance the electrical conductivity of the compositions of the present disclosure.
  • compositions of the present disclosure can comprise more than one electrically conductive filler and the more than one electrically conductive filler can be of the same or different materials and/or shapes.
  • a sealant composition can comprise electrically conductive Ni fibers, and electrically conductive Ni-coated graphite in the form of powder, particles or flakes.
  • the amount and type of electrically conductive filler can be selected to produce a sealant composition which, when cured, exhibits a sheet resistance (four-point resistance) of less than 0.50 ⁇ /cm 2 , and in certain embodiments, a sheet resistance less than 0.15 ⁇ /cm 2 .
  • the amount and type of filler can also be selected to provide effective EMI/RFI shielding over a frequency range of from 1 MHz to 18 GHz for an aperture sealed using a sealant composition of the present disclosure.
  • an electrically conductive base composition can comprise an amount of electrically non-conductive filler ranging from 2 wt % to 10 wt % based on the total weight of the base composition, and in certain embodiments, can range from 3 wt % to 7 wt %.
  • a curing agent composition can comprise an amount of electrically non-conductive filler ranging from less than 6 wt % and in certain embodiments ranging from 0.5% to 4% by weight, based on the total weight of the curing agent composition.
  • Galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metal surfaces and the conductive compositions of the present disclosure can be minimized or prevented by adding corrosion inhibitors to the composition, and/or by selecting appropriate conductive fillers.
  • corrosion inhibitors include strontium chromate, calcium chromate, magnesium chromate, and combinations thereof.
  • 5,270,364 disclose the use of aromatic triazoles to inhibit corrosion of aluminum and steel surfaces.
  • a sacrificial oxygen scavenger such as Zn can be used as a corrosion inhibitor.
  • the corrosion inhibitor can comprise less than 10% by weight of the total weight of the electrically conductive composition.
  • the corrosion inhibitor can comprise an amount ranging from 2% by weight to 8%) by weight of the total weight of the electrically conductive composition. Corrosion between dissimilar metal surfaces can also be minimized or prevented by the selection of the type, amount, and properties of the conductive fillers comprising the composition.
  • a bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether and/or bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioether prepolymer and/or metal-ligand containing prepolymers may comprise from about 50 wt% to about 90 wt% of a composition, from about 60 wt% to about 90 wt%>, from about 70 wt%> to about 90 wt%, and in certain embodiments, from about 80 wt% to about 90 wt% of the composition, where wt% is based on the total dry solids weight of the composition.
  • a composition may also include any number of additives as desired.
  • additives examples include plasticizers, pigments, surfactants, adhesion promoters, thixotropic agents, fire retardants, masking agents, and accelerators (such as amines, including l,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2] octane, DABCO ® ), and combinations of any of the foregoing.
  • the additives may be present in a composition in an amount ranging, for example, from about 0% to 60% by weight. In certain embodiments, additives may be present in a composition in an amount ranging from about 25% to 60% by weight.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may be used, for example, in sealants, coatings, encapsulants, and potting compositions.
  • a sealant includes a composition capable of producing a film that has the ability to resist operational conditions, such as moisture and temperature, and at least partially block the transmission of materials, such as water, fuel, and other liquid and gases.
  • a coating composition includes a covering that is applied to the surface of a substrate to, for example, improve the properties of the substrate such as the appearance, adhesion, wettability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, fuel resistance, and/or abrasion resistance.
  • a potting composition includes a material useful in an electronic assembly to provide resistance to shock and vibration and to exclude moisture and corrosive agents.
  • sealant compositions provided by the present disclosure are useful, e.g., as aerospace sealants and as linings for fuel tanks.
  • compositions such as sealants
  • multi-pack compositions such as two-pack compositions, wherein one package comprises one or more thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing polythioethers or thiol-terminated metal ligand-containing prepolymer provided by the present disclosure and a second package comprises one or more polyfunctional sulfur-containing epoxies provided by the present disclosure.
  • Additives and/or other materials may be added to either package as desired or necessary. The two packages may be combined and mixed prior to use.
  • the pot life of the one or more mixed thiol-terminated polythioethers and epoxies is at least 30 minutes, at least 1 hour, at least 2 hours, and in certain embodiments, more than 2 hours, where pot life refers to the period of time the mixed composition remains suitable for use as a sealant after mixing.
  • compositions including sealants, provided by the present disclosure may be applied to any of a variety of substrates.
  • substrates to which a composition may be applied include metals such as titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloys thereof, any of which may be anodized, primed, organic-coated or chromate-coated; epoxy; urethane; graphite; fiberglass composite; Kevlar ® ; acrylics; and polycarbonates.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may be applied to a coating on a substrate, such as a polyurethane coating.
  • a coating on a substrate such as a polyurethane coating.
  • compositions comprising bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers or metal-ligand containing prepolymers provided by the present disclosure exhibit enhanced adhesion to aluminum, aluminum oxide, anodized aluminum, titanium, titanium oxide, and/or Alodine® surfaces
  • compositions comprising bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers or metal-ligand containing prepolymers provided by the present disclosure exhibit enhanced adhesion to bare metal and to anodized metal surfaces.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure may be applied directly onto the surface of a substrate or over an underlayer by any suitable coating process known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • methods for sealing an aperture utilizing a composition provided by the present disclosure comprise, for example, applying a composition provided by the present disclosure to a surface to seal an aperture, and curing the composition.
  • a method for sealing an aperture comprises (a) applying a sealant composition provided by the present disclosure to one or more surfaces defining an aperture, and (b) curing the applied sealant composition, to provide a sealed aperture.
  • apertures sealed with a sealant composition of the present disclosure are provided.
  • a composition may be cured under ambient conditions, where ambient conditions refers to a temperature from 20 °C to 25 °C, and atmospheric humidity. In certain embodiments, a composition may be cured under conditions encompassing a temperature from a 0 °C to 100 °C and humidity from 0% relative humidity to 100% relative humidity. In certain embodiments, a composition may be cured at a higher temperature such as at least 30 °C, at least 40 °C, and in certain embodiments, at least 50 °C. In certain embodiments, a composition may be cured at room temperature, e.g., 25 °C. In certain embodiments, a composition may be cured upon exposure to actinic radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation. As will also be appreciated, the methods may be used to seal apertures on aerospace vehicles including aircraft and aerospace vehicles.
  • the composition achieves a tack- free cure in less than about 2 hours, less than about 4 hours, less than about 6 hours, less than about 8 hours, and in certain embodiments, less than about 10 hours, at a temperature of less than about 200 °F.
  • curable compositions of the present disclosure develop adhesion strength within 24 hours to 30 hours, and 90% of full adhesion strength develops from 2 days to 3 days, following mixing and application to a surface.
  • full adhesion strength as well as other properties of cured compositions of the present disclosure becomes fully developed within 7 days following mixing and application of a curable composition to a surface.
  • Cured compositions disclosed herein exhibit properties acceptable for use in aerospace applications.
  • sealants used in aviation and aerospace applications exhibit the following properties: peel strength greater than 20 pounds per linear inch (pli) on Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 3265B substrates determined under dry conditions, following immersion in JRF Type I for 7 days, and following immersion in a solution of 3%> NaCl according to AMS 3265B test specifications; tensile strength between 300 pounds per square inch (psi) and 400 psi; tear strength greater than 50 pounds per linear inch (pli); elongation between 250% and 300%>; and hardness greater than 40 Durometer A.
  • AMS Aerospace Material Specification
  • compositions of the present disclosure used in aviation and aircraft applications exhibit a percent volume swell not greater than 25% following immersion for one week at 60 °C (140 °F) and ambient pressure in JRF Type I.
  • Other properties, ranges, and/or thresholds may be appropriate for other sealant applications.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure are fuel-resistant.
  • fuel resistant means that a composition, when applied to a substrate and cured, can provide a cured product, such as a sealant, that exhibits a percent volume swell of not greater than 40%>, in some cases not greater than 25%>, in some cases not greater than 20%>, in yet other cases not more than 10%>, after immersion for one week at 140 °F (60 °C) and ambient pressure in Jet Reference Fluid (JRF) Type I according to methods similar to those described in ASTM D792 (American Society for Testing and Materials) or AMS 3269 (Aerospace Material Specification).
  • JRF Jet Reference Fluid
  • Jet Reference Fluid JRF Type I as employed for determination of fuel resistance, has the following composition: toluene: 28%> ⁇ 1%> by volume; cyclohexane (technical): 34%> ⁇ 1%> by volume; isooctane: 38%> ⁇ 1%> by volume; and tertiary dibutyl disulfide: 1%> ⁇ 0.005%> by volume (see AMS 2629, issued July 1, 1989, ⁇ 3.1.1 , etc., available from SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)).
  • compositions provided herein provide a cured product, such as a sealant, exhibiting a elongation of at least 100%> and a tensile strength of at least 400 psi when measured in accordance with the procedure described in AMS 3279, ⁇ 3.3.17.1, test procedure AS5127/1, ⁇ 7.7.
  • compositions provide a cured product, such as a sealant, that exhibits a lap shear strength of greater than 200 psi, such as at least 220 psi, at least 250 psi, and, in some cases, at least 400 psi, when measured according to the procedure described in SAE AS5127/1 paragraph 7.8.
  • a cured sealant comprising a composition provided by the present disclosure meets or exceeds the requirements for aerospace sealants as set forth in AMS 3277.
  • Apertures including apertures of aerospace vehicles, sealed with compositions provided by the present disclosure are also disclosed.
  • a cured sealant provided by the present disclosure exhibits the following properties when cured for 2 days at room temperature, 1 day at 140 °F and 1 day at 200 °F: a dry hardness of 49, a tensile strength of 428 psi, and an elongation of 266%>; and after 7 days in JRF Type I, a hardness of 36, a tensile strength of 312 psi, and an elongation of 247%.
  • compositions provided by the present disclosure exhibit a Shore A hardness (7-day cure) greater than 10, greater than 20, greater than 30, and in certain embodiments, greater than 40; a tensile strength greater than 10 psi, greater than 100 psi, greater than 200 psi, and in certain embodiments, greater than 500 psi; an elongation greater than 100%, greater than 200%, greater than 500%, and in certain embodiments, greater than 1 ,000%>; and a swell following exposure to JRF Type I (7 days) less than 20%.
  • Cured sealants prepared from metal ligand-containing prepolymer provided by the present disclosure exhibit enhanced tensile strength and enhanced adhesion to metal and/or metal oxide surfaces.
  • the metal ligands incorporated into the backbone of the prepolymer can serve as polydentate ligands in metal chelates.
  • Embodiments provided by the present disclosure are further illustrated by reference to the following examples, which describe the synthesis, properties, and uses of certain bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers and metal-ligand containing prepolymers and compositions comprising bis(sulfonyl)alkanol-containing polythioethers or metal-ligand containing prepolymers. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications, both to materials, and methods, may be practiced without departing from the scope of the disclosure.
  • DMDO l,8-Dimercapto-3,6-dioxaoctane
  • DMDO l,8-Dimercapto-3,6-dioxaoctane
  • the flask was equipped with a gas adapter for nitrogen, a paddle stirrer, and a temperature probe.
  • the flask was flushed with nitrogen and the contents heated to 60 °C while stirring.
  • a free radical initiator Vazo ® -67 (0.41 g) was added into to the flask.
  • Diethylene glycol divinyl ether (1154.51 g, 7.30 moles) was introduced into the reaction mixture over a period of 6.25 h during which time a temperature of 60 °C to 65 °C was maintained.
  • the reaction temperature was raised to 77 °C and two portions of Vazo ® -67 (0.045 g each) were added with an interval of 3 h.
  • the reaction mixture was heated at 94 °C for 2 h, cooled to 66 °C, and evacuated at 66 °C to 74 °C/15 mm Hg for 1 h.
  • the resulting polymer, a dithiol had a mercaptan equivalent weight of 430.
  • Example 1 The dithiol of Example 1 (55.04 g; 0.064 mole) was charged into a 250-mL, 3 -necked round-bottomed flask. The flask was equipped with a gas adapter for nitrogen and a paddle stirrer. The contents were evacuated at 7 mm for 30 min and the vacuum was released under nitrogen. Under stirring, base catalyst DBU (l,8-diazabicycloundec-7-ene; 0.013 g) was added followed by ethanol (10 g) and the flask equipped with a temperature probe.
  • base catalyst DBU l,8-diazabicycloundec-7-ene
  • Example 2 The dithiol of Example 2 (62 g; 0.0177 mole) was charged into a 250-mL, 3- necked round-bottomed flask. While stirring, a solution of triallylcyanurate (TAC) (0.93 g; 0.0037 mole) and diethylene glycol divinyl ether (0.22 g; 0.0014 mole) in toluene (1.0 g) were introduced into the reaction mixture and the contents were heated at 77 °C. Seven portions (0.016 g each) of radical initiator Vazo ® -67 were added at an interval of 1 h to complete the reaction. Removal of solvents under vacuum provided a polymer having theoretical thiol functionality of 2.21, a mercaptan equivalent weight of 1,659; and a viscosity of 195 poise.
  • TAC triallylcyanurate
  • Vazo ® -67 Seven portions (0.016 g each) of radical initiator Vazo ® -67 were added at an interval of 1 h
  • Hauschild mixer (model: DAC 600 FVZ). The contents were combined by hand mixing and then mixed in Hauschild mixer for 30 seconds (speed: 2300 RPM). The contents were again blended by hand and then mixed in the Hauschild mixer for another 30 seconds. An epoxy accelerator S-5304 (available from PPG Aerospace; 3.60 g, 0.009 equivalent) was added. The contents were combined by hand mixing and then mixed in a Hauschild mixer for 30 seconds. A base catalyst DABCO 33-LV (0.12 g) was added. The contents were hand mixed and then mixed in a Hauschild mixer for 30 seconds.
  • Example 1 The dithiol of Example 1 (636.40 g; 0.74 mole) was charged into a 2-liter, 4- necked round-bottomed flask. The flask was equipped with a gas adapter for nitrogen and a paddle stirrer. The contents were evacuated at 8 mm for 1 h and the vacuum was released under nitrogen. While stirring, ethanol (116 g) was added followed by base catalyst DBU (0.145 g) and the flask was equipped with a temperature probe.
  • base catalyst DBU 0.145 g
  • the sealant specimen was subjected to a cure cycle of room temperature/7 days; followed by curing at 140 °F/24 h.
  • the cured sealant had a hardness of 48 Shore A, a tensile strength of 373 psi, and an elongation of 472%.
  • Permapol® 3 IE polymer (10 g, a thiol-terminated polythioether prepolymer, commercially available from PRC-Desoto International, Sylmar, CA) and calcium carbonate (5.0 g) were mixed in Hauschild mixer for 30 seconds at 2300 rpm.
  • An accelerator S-5304, 2.6 g, an epoxy paste, commercially available from PRC-Desoto International, Sylmar, CA
  • a catalyst triethylenediamine; 0.08 g
  • Samples were applied on various substrates including anodized CAA, anodized SAA, Mil C-27725, Alodine® 1200, Titanium C, bare aluminum, and Scotch-Brite® treated bare aluminum, and cured at room temperature for 24 hours followed by curing for 48 hours at 140 °F. The percent of cohesive adhesion was measured by peeling the sample from the substrates. Each of the samples exhibited 0% cohesive failure.
  • HOPO interacts with AI4O6 as a bi-dentate ligand: i.e., carbonyl oxygen (in HOPO) binds to aluminum (in AI4O6) and the hydroxyl group (in HOPO) is hydrogen bonded with oxygen (in AI4O6).
  • a tri-dentate binding mode for BSP with AI4O6 was identified: two sulfonyl groups (in BSP) bind to two aluminum atoms (in AI4O6) in addition to the hydrogen bond between hydroxyl group (in BSP) and oxygen atom (in AI4O6).
  • BSP is not very electron donating (as shown by the low HOMO energy in Table 1), strong binding with AI4O6 with three coordination sites is nevertheless observed.
  • BSP functional group was shown to bind to aluminum oxide through tri-dentate mode, resulting in very strong interaction (adhesion). Unlike other strong binding ligands such as HOPO, BSP is difficult to oxidize and is expected to have good stability. Structures with binding motifs similar to that of BSP can also lead to strong binding toward aluminum oxide.

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