Stereoelective polymerization of d,l-lactide using N-heterocyclic carbene based compounds

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Publication Date 2004-09-08
DOI 10.1039/B405362A
Impact Factor 6.222
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Tryg R. Jensen, Laurie E. Breyfogle, Marc A. Hillmyer, William B. Tolman


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Abstract

A new Zn alkoxide catalyst supported by an N-heterocyclic carbene rapidly polymerizes D,L-lactide (D,L-LA) to heterotactic enriched poly(lactide) (PLA), while the free carbene and analogs instead yield highly isotactic enriched PLA.

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