August 28, 2007
View Full PaperAlternating Copolymerization of Epoxides and Cyclic Anhydrides: An Improved Route to Aliphatic Polyesters
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Abstract
Beta-diiminate zinc catalysts are reported for the synthesis of aliphatic polyesters via the highly alternating copolymerization of epoxides and cyclic anhydrides under mild reaction conditions. The polymers formed have high Mn values and narrow molecular weight distributions.