Cross-Linked Poly(orthocarbonate)s as Organic Solvent Sorbents

Abstract

A simple method for the synthesis of a series of cross-linked poly(orthocarbonate)s (CPOC), based on tetraethyl orthocarbonate, is reported. Structural evidence for CPOCs was obtained from 13C solid-state NMR, FT-IR, and thermal analysis. All polymers have high and fast uptake of organic fluids such as tetrahydrofuran, dichloromethane, dichloroethane, and the dry-cleaning fluid blend “trichlor”.