A new multifunctional initiator system for the living cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers

Authors
Zhang, XC Goethals, EJ Loontjens, T Derks, F
Citation
Xc. Zhang et al., A new multifunctional initiator system for the living cationic polymerization of vinyl ethers, MACRO RAPID, 21(8), 2000, pp. 472-475
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
10221336 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
472 - 475
Database
ISI
SICI code
1022-1336(20000531)21:8<472:ANMISF>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Communication: Combination of hexa(chloromethyl)melamine (HCMM) and zinc ch loride was found to be a multifunctional initiator system for the living ca tionic polymerization of isobutyl vinyl ether. HCMM was synthesized by reac tion of hexa(methoxymethyl)melamine and boron trichloride. Characterization of the polymers by means of GPC and H-1 NMR showed that initiation was rap id and quantitative and that the initiator is hexafunctional, leading to si x-armed star-shaped polymers.