Macromolecular Rapid Communications · 2003 · 42 citations · 8 references
Natural SciencesChemistryGreen ChemistryPolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringHeterocyclic ChemistryPolymer AnalysisPolymer FunctionalizationPolymerization ChemistryPolymerization ProcessesRing-opening PolymerizationBlock Copolymer SynthesisCopolymer ProductionCopolymerization StrategiesInitiationInitiator DesignMetathesis CatalysisMetathesis ReactionsRing-opening Metathesis Polymerization
Abstract The “3 rd generation Grubbs” initiator (H 2 IMes)(3‐bromopyridine) 2 (Cl) 2 RuCHPh ( 1 ) accomplishes the synthesis of ABC triblock copolymers via living ring‐opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) of norbornene derivatives. Complete initiation and an outstanding tolerance of functional groups are provided, which is proven by a combined study by means of matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry, gel permeation chromatography and NMR spectroscopy on an ABC triblock cooligomer. Gel permeation chromatograms of oligo A , oligo AB , and oligo ABC . magnified image Gel permeation chromatograms of oligo A , oligo AB , and oligo ABC .
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