Polymerization of Cyclic Esters Initiated by Carnitine and Tin (II) Octoate
Low-molecular weight poly(ε-caprolactone), polylactides and copolymers of ε-caprolactone and lactides were obtained by the polymerization of cyclic esters in the presence of a carnitine/SnOct2 system. Their structures were proven by means of MALDI-TOF, IR and NMR studies. Effects of temperature, rea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-02-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/14/2/621/ |
| Summary: | Low-molecular weight poly(ε-caprolactone), polylactides and copolymers of ε-caprolactone and lactides were obtained by the polymerization of cyclic esters in the presence of a carnitine/SnOct2 system. Their structures were proven by means of MALDI-TOF, IR and NMR studies. Effects of temperature, reaction time and carnitine dosage on the polymerization process were examined. |
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| ISSN: | 1420-3049 |