Abstract
Polyaziridines (PAz) were synthesized for the first time by the 1,3-bis(isopropyl)-4,5(dimethyl)imidazol-2-ylidene-organocatalyzed ring-opening polymerization (OROP) of 2-alkyl-N-p-toluenesulfonyl aziridine (alkyl=methyl or phenyl), in the presence of both functional activated amine and non-functional non-activated amine initiators. Thus, not only an allyl-functionalized N-sulfonyl amine could serve as initiator, but also trimethylsilyl azide allowed introducing an allyl and an azido functionality in α-position of PAz chains, respectively. A non-activated and commercially available secondary amine, such as di-n-butylamine, also effectively initiated the OROP of N-tosylaziridines. Excellent control over molar masses, high chain-end fidelity and narrow dispersities (Ð≤1.20) were achieved, as attested by NMR spectroscopy, size exclusion chromatography and MALDI ToF mass spectrometry. PAz precursors consisting of the alkene or the azido functionality could further be derivatized, highlighting the accessibility of those functional groups. Overall, this N-heterocyclic carbene-OROP methodology offers a metal-free route to well-defined α-functionalized PAz.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.