Preparation of amphiphilic copolymers <i>via</i> base-catalyzed hydrolysis of quaternized poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate]
Vladislav Y. Shevtsov, Ting-Yi Hsin, Yeong‐Tarng Shieh
Abstract
Quaternization of PDMAEMA into qPDMAEMA allows to subsequently hydrolyze it in an alkaline environment and obtain PMAA. Degradation of qPDMAEMA can be easily monitored via 1 H NMR spectroscopy by detecting a small molecule byproduct (choline iodide).
Topics & Concepts
HydrolysisMethacrylateCopolymerPolymer chemistryAmphiphileChemistryCatalysisIodideAmmonium iodideMoleculeOrganic chemistryPolymerAntimicrobial agents and applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties