Ping-pong polymerization by allylation and hydroformylation for alternating vinyl alcohol–vinyl monomer copolymers

Shingo Ito*, Masaki Noguchi, Kyoko Nozaki

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Abstract

Inspired by the enzymatic ping-pong mechanism, we designed a novel “ping-pong polymerization”, which employs allylation and hydroformylation in an iterative and alternating manner. Thus, alternating and regioregular vinyl alcohol–vinyl monomer copolymers possessing multiple hydroxy groups in a periodical manner were successfully synthesized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10481-10483
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number85
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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