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Polymerization of 3,9‐dimethyl‐1,5,7,11‐tetraoxaspiro [5,5] undecane with dithiols
Author(s) -
Luo Yanming,
Bailey William J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1993.070481012
Subject(s) - undecane , polymer , polymerization , polymer chemistry , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , copolymer , materials science , chemistry , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , engineering
New polymers containing spiroorthocarbonate units on the main chain were synthesized and characterized. The polymers were prepared by using redox or free‐radical catalysts in solution polymerization of 3,9‐dimethylene‐1,5,7,11‐tetraoxaspiro [5,5] undecane [or simply called bimethylenespiroorthocarbonate (BMSOC)] and dithiols at lower temperatures. Their spiroorthocarbonate units could undergo hydrolysis in acidic conditions at room temperature. The structure of polymers was investigated by nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 H‐ and 13 C‐NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The kind of dithiols had a remarkable effect on properties of the polymers. Block polymers obtained from BMSOC and dithiols could result in a better combination of properties. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.