Halogenodeoxy-derivatives of Cellulose

Halogenodeoxy-derivatives of cellulose are examined for the first time in terms of a wide range of their characteristics: synthesis, methods for the determination of structure, reactions, and properties. The replacement of some of the hydroxy-groups of cellulose by halogen atoms imparts to it a number of practically important properties, for example resistance to combustion and acid or enzyme hydrolysis. The reactive halogenodeoxy-derivatives of cellulose are used for the synthesis of a wide variety of cellulose derivatives with functional groups, frequently with properties of practical interest.
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