The free-radical addition of 1-octanediol or 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-1-pro
panethiol on polybutadiene occurs redox-induced with dibenzoylperoxid
(DBPO) at room temperature, without any side-reaction. 1,4-trans doubl
e bonds do not undergo thiol reactions, similar to the photochemical a
ddition. The molecular weight distribution of the products is comparab
le with that of the initial polybutadiene.