Macromolecules, Vol.33, No.6, 1929-1935, 2000
Synthesis of cross-linkable telechelic poly(butenylene)s derived from ring-opening metathesis polymerization
The synthesis of ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) chain transfer agents (CTA)s bearing methacrylate or epoxide end functionality was accomplished. In the presence of these CTAs, the ROMP of cyclooctadiene (COD) initiated with (PCy3)(2)Cl2Ru=CHPh afforded the respective telechelic poly(butenylene)s with either methacrylate or epoxide end groups. Control over the polymer molecular weight was demonstrated by varying the COD/CTA ratio; Successful cross-linking by thermal or photochemical initiation of the bis(methacrylate)-functionalized telechelic poly(butenylene)s or through acid catalysis of the bis(epoxide)-functionalized telechelic poly(butenylene)s was accomplished. While crosslinking was found to reduce solubility of the polymers, it greatly enhanced their thermal stability.
Keywords:TRANSFER AGENTS INIFERS;SEQUENTIAL CO-POLYMERS;POLYBUTADIENEOLIGOMERS;ADMET DEPOLYMERIZATION;BORANE MONOMERS;CATALYSTS;RUCL2(=CHR')(PR(3))(2);COPOLYMERS;OLEFINS;ETHERS