Synthesis of optically active poly(<scp>L</scp>‐α‐hydroxyisovalerate) and poly(<scp>L</scp>‐α‐hydroxyisocaproate)

Abstract

Abstract Optically active poly( L ‐α‐hydroxyisovalerate) and poly( L ‐α‐hydroxyisocaproate) were prepared by the ring‐opening polymerization of the corresponding glycolides, and their physical properties were studied. The polymerization conditions to obtain polymers with high molecular weight and high optical purity were also examined.