‘Immortal’ ring-opening polymerization of ω-pentadecalactone by Mg(BHT) 2 (THF) 2

A. Wilson, James; A. Hopkins, Sally; M. Wright, Peter; P. Dove, Andrew

doi:10.1039/c4py00034j

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‘Immortal’ ring-opening polymerization of ω-pentadecalactone by Mg(BHT) 2 (THF) 2

Published in Polymer Chemistry • Jan 1, 2014

Authors:

James A. Wilson

Sally A. Hopkins

Peter M. Wright

Abstract

The ‘immortal’ ring-opening polymerization (iROP) of pentadecalactone (PDL), catalysed by magnesium 2,6-di- tert -butyl-4-methylphenoxide (Mg(BHT) 2 (THF) 2 ) under non-inert conditions is reported for the first time.

Subject

Ring (chemistry)

Polymerization

Chemistry

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