Telechelic Polyethylene from Catalyzed Chain‐Growth Polymerization

Abstract

A functional chain transfer agent, bis(10-undecenyl)magnesium, was employed as cocatalyst in conjunction with [(C5Me5)2NdCl2Li(OEt2)2] to catalyze polyethylene (PE) chain growth on magnesium. Vinyl-PE-Mg-PE-vinyl units were then further functionalized. This is the first example of catalytic ethylene polymerization with single-step, in situ functionalization to telechelic polyethylenes. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.