Step-growth polymerisation of alkyl acrylates via concomitant oxa-Michael and transesterification reactions

Karin Ratzenböck, David Pahovnik, Christian Slugovc*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Herein we propose an auto-tandem catalytic approach towards the preparation of poly(ester–ether)s from simple alkyl acrylates and diols. By combining oxa-Michael addition with transesterification the preparation of hydroxy functionalised acrylate monomers can be avoided.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7476-7480
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume11
Issue number47
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Nov 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

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