'Immortal' ring-opening polymerization of ω-pentadecalactone by Mg(BHT)2(THF)2

J.A. Wilson, S.A. Hopkins, P.M. Wright, A.P. Dove

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Abstract

The ‘immortal’ ring-opening polymerization (iROP) of pentadecalactone (PDL), catalysed by magnesium 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenoxide (Mg(BHT)2(THF)2) is reported for the first time. The polymerization was shown to occur without the requirement for extensive drying techniques or inert atmosphere whilst retaining end-group fidelity. The iROP technique is also further demonstrated to be applicable to ε-caprolactone (εCL).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2691-2694
Number of pages4
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Feb 2014

Keywords

  • ring-opening polymerization
  • pentadecalactone
  • ε-caprolactone

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