Chiral polymers by iterative tandem catalysis

Racemic omega-substituted caprolactones can be completely converted into chiral polyesters of remarkable MW and high ee by combining lipase-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization with Ru-catalyzed racemization.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2006-01 (30), p.3169
Main Authors: van Buijtenen, Jeroen, van As, Bart A C, Meuldijk, Jan, Palmans, Anja R A, Vekemans, Jef A J M, Hulshof, L A, Meijer, E W
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Language:English
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Summary:Racemic omega-substituted caprolactones can be completely converted into chiral polyesters of remarkable MW and high ee by combining lipase-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization with Ru-catalyzed racemization.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/b606241e