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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2691-2694 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- ring-opening polymerization
- pentadecalactone
- ε-caprolactone