Abstract
Reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT) is a very versatile polymerization technique whereby the topology of the final polymer can be tailored using specific RAFT agents. The tetrafunctional RAFT agent, tetrabenzyl(1,3‐dithietane‐2,2,4,4‐tetrayl)tetracarbanotrithioate, has not previously been used to synthesize polymers. Polystyrene (PS) is synthesized using this tetrafunctional RAFT agent and advanced characterization is performed using spectroscopic and separation methods. In situ 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and size‐exclusion chromatography (SEC) are used to determine the topology of the resultant PS. The polymerization is followed by in situ 1H NMR, using styrene‐d8 rather than hydrogenous styrene. In situ 1H NMR spectra show that the RAFT agent is incorporated into the polymer as a terminal group. Aminolysis of the star‐shaped PS is performed and the SEC and NMR results before and after aminolysis are compared. These results indicate that the expected star‐shaped topology of the polymer is achieved. image
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