Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Polyethers Based on Tetrahydrofuran and Glycidol: Antibacterial Assessment

Starting from THF and protected glycidols, linear multifunctional polyethers were prepared. Random copolymers were synthesized via cationic ROP while block copolymers were obtained via anionic ROP. Kinetic studies were carried out for the random copolymers. Poly(THF‐co‐glycidol) was converted in pol...

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Published in:Macromolecular chemistry and physics 2009-04, Vol.210 (8), p.614-630
Main Authors: Theiler, Stefan, Hövetborn, Thomas, Keul, Helmut, Möller, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
amphiphiles
Applied sciences
biological applications of polymers
copolymerization
Exact sciences and technology
functionalization of polymers
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
polyethers
Polymers with particular properties
Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts
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Summary:Starting from THF and protected glycidols, linear multifunctional polyethers were prepared. Random copolymers were synthesized via cationic ROP while block copolymers were obtained via anionic ROP. Kinetic studies were carried out for the random copolymers. Poly(THF‐co‐glycidol) was converted in polymer‐analogous reactions first to phenoxy‐carbonyloxy‐methyl‐substituted polyethers and then to amphiphilic polyethers by conversion of the former substituted polyethers with different functional amines. The resulting amphiphilic polyesters were tested for their bacteriostatic effect.
ISSN:1022-1352
1521-3935
DOI:10.1002/macp.200800502