Tandem Kumada–Tamao catalyst-transfer condensation polymerization and Suzuki–Miyaura coupling for the synthesis of end-functionalized poly(3-hexylthiophene)
Yu Tokita, Tatsuya Uchida, Takeru Kamigawara, Kenta Hoka, Reo Nitto, Yoshihiro Ohta, Tsutomu Yokozawa
Abstract
A variety of functional groups are introduced at both ends of poly(3-hexylhiophene) by means of successive Kumada catalyst-transfer polycondensation and Suzuki coupling reaction in one pot.
Topics & Concepts
TandemCatalysisCondensation polymerChemistryPolymer chemistrySuzuki reactionCondensationPolymerizationCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryMaterials sciencePalladiumPolymerPhysicsThermodynamicsComposite materialSynthetic Organic Chemistry MethodsConducting polymers and applicationsOrganic Electronics and Photovoltaics