AbstractTertiary amine groups of diethylaminoethyl cotton are internal catalysts for the reaction of cellulose hydroxyls with anhydrides to form esters. These cellulose esters are stable to mild acid steeping but hydrolyze under mild basic conditions. Anhydrides containing halogen atoms yield products with increased resistance to rot. None of the anhydrides employed produced fabrics with increased crease recovery, abrasion resistance, or breaking strength.
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