Polymerization of Functionalized Norbornenes Employing Mo(CH-t-Bu)(NAr) (O-t-Bu)2 as the Initiator
Abstract
Norbornenes containing esters, cyano, acetate, and related functionalities can be polymerized in a living manner employing Mo(CH-t-Bu)(NAr) (O-t-Bu)2 as the initiator, especially in THF, to give polymers with polydispersities as low as 1.04. Living polymers containing Mo-alkylidene end groups have been characterized by proton NMR methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 05, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA230034
Entities
People
- G. C. Bazan
- H.-n. Cho
- R. R. Schrock
- V. C. Gibson
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology