Precise synthesis of linear polysiloxanes with a polar side-chain structure by organocatalytic controlled/living ring-opening polymerization of (3-cyanopropyl)pentamethylcyclotrisiloxane
Keita Fuchise, Kazuhiko Sato, Masayasu Igarashi
Abstract
Organocatalytic controlled/living ring-opening polymerization of (3-cyanopropyl)pentamethylcyclotrisiloxane using 1,3-trimethylene-2-methylguanidine as the catalyst produced various linear polysiloxanes with nitrile groups on the side chains.
Topics & Concepts
NitrileSide chainPolymer chemistryPolymerizationRing (chemistry)ChemistryRing-opening polymerizationPolarLiving polymerizationCatalysisOrganic chemistryPolymerRadical polymerizationAstronomyPhysicsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisChemical Synthesis and Reactions