A Germanium Alkoxide Supported by a <i>C</i>₃‐Symmetric Ligand for the Stereoselective Synthesis of Highly Heterotactic Polylactide under Solvent‐Free Conditions

Abstract

Ge whiz: Highly stereoselective bulk ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide to afford a heterotactic polymer was achieved for the first time through the use of a single-site germanium alkoxide initiator. The C3 symmetry of the ligand may play an important role in controlling stereoselective chain propagation from the racemic monomer. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z603944_s.pdf or from the author. 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.