Abstract
Poly(1,3-cyclohexadiene) star-shaped homopolymers were prepared by the living anionic polymerization of 1,3-cyclohexadiene and subsequent convergent coupling with divinylbenzene (DVB). The addition of DVB to the poly(1,3-cyclohexadienyllithium) anion was rapid as observed by the rapid formation of the red color associated with the highly delocalized DVB anion. High conversions were obtained using a 12:1 molar ratio of DVB to n-butyllithium. The polymers exhibited number average molecular weights exceeding 180,000 g/mole and relatively narrow molecular weight distributions. The solubility characteristics of the star polymers were different compared to homopolymers presumably due to the higher molecular weights.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8-9 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | American Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 Jan 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | The San Francisco Meeting - San Francisco, CA, USA Duration: 2000 Mar 26 → 2000 Mar 31 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics