Rare Earth Complex Initiated Ring-Opening Polymerization of 2,2-Dimethyltrimethylene Carbonate

Aliphatic polycarbonate is a series of useful biodegradable materials attracting more interests recently. Poly(2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate) (polyDTC) has been studied for a long time. Polymerization of DTC can be catalyzed by alkyl metals1, trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and its esters2, alcohol/methylaluminum diphenolate system3 and etc. Herein tris(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenoxo) lanthanides (Ln(OAr)3, Ln=La, Nd) are firstly applied to initiate the polymerization of DTC. Ln(O…     

Polymers of carbonic acid. XXVII. Macrocyclic polymerization of trimethylene carbonate

2,2-Dibutyl-2-stanna-1,3-dioxepane (DSDOP) was used as cyclic initiator for the polymerization of trimethylene carbonate (TMC). The polymerizations were either conducted in concentrated chlorobenzene solution at 50 and 80°C or in bulk at 60 and 120°C. With monomer/initiator ratios ≤100 the conversion was complete within 2 h at 80°C and within 12 h at 50°C. Variation of the reaction time revealed that the rapid polymerization is followed by a relatively rapid (backbiting) degradation even at 80°C. The polymerizations in bulk at 60°C were somewhat slower than those at 80°C in solution, but the influence of degradation reactions was less pronounced. With optimized reaction time the number average molecular weight (M_n) roughly parallels the monomer/initiator ratio and M_n's up to 100,000 were obtained. In contrast to a classical living polymerization broader polydispersities (1.5–1.7) were found. In the case of 5,5-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate rapid degradation and chain transfer reactions prevented the formation of high molecular weight polymers. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 2179–2189, 1999     

An electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric study of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene complexation with ammonium hydroxide, and ammonium and sodium ions

The formation of complexes involving p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene with neutral and charged species has been investigated by tandem mass spectrometry combined with electrospray ionization. Complexes of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene with NH4+ ions were observed in the ratios 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1, together with the complexes of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene with NH4OH and Na+ ions in the ratios 1:1:1, 2:1:1, and 3:1:1. A single 1:1 complex of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene with Na+ ions was observed. In addition, a doubly charged complex of p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene with NH4OH, Na+, and NH4+ ions in the ratio 6:1:1:1 was observed. The identity of each complex was determined by mass analysis of product ions formed by the application of a declustering potential over the range 20-220 V and by observation of product ion mass spectra wherein the collision energy was varied from 5 to 50 eV. Fragmentation of the complexes is characterized by the facile loss of the ammonia molecule, sodium and ammonium ions, loss of neutral p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene, and successive neutral losses of C4H8 from the six tert-butyl groups in each p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene molecule. Copyright     

Ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate using rare earth aryl oxides substituted by alkyl groups

Single component rare earth aryl oxides substituted by various alkyl groups [Ln(OAr)3] such as methyl,isopropyl,and tertbutyl have been developed to initiate the ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate(DTC).The catalytic activity of rare earth aryl oxides,characteristics of the ring-opening polymerization as well as the polymerization kinetics and mechanism were intensively examined.The experimental results turn out that the catalytic activity of Ln(OAr)3 changes in good concordanc...     

SINGLE LANTHANUM TRIS(N-PHENYLETHYL-3,5-DI-t-BUTYLSALICYLALDIMINATO)S INITIATOR FOR RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF 1,4-DIOXAN-2-ONE IN BULK

A rare earth Schiff base complex:lanthanum tris(N-phenylethyl-3,5-di-t-butylsalicylaldiminato)s [La(OPEBS)_3] was successfully applied as single component initiator for the ring-opening polymerization of 1,4-dioxan-2-one (PDO) in bulk.The influence of reaction conditions,such as polymerization temperature,the molar ratio of the monomer to initiator (M/I) on the monomer conversion and molecular weight of the polymer has been investigated.Poly(1,4-dioxan-2-one) with a viscosity-average molecular weight (My...     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structures of the first antimony and bismuth calixarene complexes

The reaction of the monosodium salt of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene (But)C4) with 2 equivalents of SbCl3 provides ButC4(SbCl)2 and the first bismuth calixarene complex was prepared by treatment of p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene (ButC8) with Bi[N(SiMe3)2]3 in toluene.     

RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF 1,4-DIOXAN-2-ONE INITIATED BY LANTHANUM TRIS（ 2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENOLATE）

The ring-opening polymerization of 1,4-dioxan-2-one （PDO） was carried out by lanthanum tris（2,6-di-tert-butyl-4- methylphenolate） （La（OAr）3） as novel single component initiaLor. The influences of polymerization reaction temperature and the molar ratio of monomer to initiator on the monomer conversion and molecular weight of poly（1,4-dioxan-2-one） （PPDO） were explored. PPDO with high viscosity average molecular weight of 1.95×10^5 can be prepared at 40℃ when [PDO]/ [La（OAr）3] molar ratio was 800. Mechanism investigation shows that the polymerization proceeds through a ＂coordination- insertion＂ mechanism with selective rupture of acyl-oxygen be,nd of PDO.     

Synthesis of poly(4‐vinylpyridine) by reverse atom transfer radical polymerization

Controlled radical polymerization of 4‐vinylpyridine (4VP) was achieved in a 50 vol % 1‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone/water solvent mixture using a 2,2′‐azobis(2,4‐dimethylpentanitrile) initiator and a CuCl₂/2,2′‐bipyridine catalyst–ligand complex, for an initial monomer concentration of [M]₀ = 2.32–3.24 M and a temperature range of 70–80 °C. Radical polymerization control was achieved at catalyst to initiator molar ratios in the range of 1.3:1 to 1.6:1. First‐order kinetics of the rate of polymerization (with respect to the monomer), linear increase of the number–average degree of polymerization with monomer conversion, and a polydispersity index in the range of 1.29–1.35 were indicative of controlled radical polymerization. The highest number–average degree of polymerization of 247 (number–average molecular weight = 26,000 g/mol) was achieved at a temperature of 70 °C, [M]₀ = 3.24 M and a catalyst to initiator molar ratio of 1.6:1. Over the temperature range studied (70–80 °C), the initiator efficiency increased from 50 to 64% whereas the apparent polymerization rate constant increased by about 60%. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 45: 5748–5758, 2007     

RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION OF 1,4-DIOXAN-2-ONE INITIATED BY LANTHANUM TRIS( 2,6-DI- TERT-B UTYL-4-METHYLPHENOLATE)

The ring-opening polymerization of 1,4-dioxan-2-one (PDO) was carried out by lanthanum tris(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenolate) (La(OAr)3) as novel single component initiator. The influences of polymerization reaction temperature and the molar ratio of monomer to initiator on the monomer conversion and molecular weight of poly(1,4-dioxan-2-one) (PPDO) were explored. PPDO with high viscosity average molecular weight of 1.95 × 105 can be prepared at 40℃ when [PDO]/ [La(OAr)3] molar ratio was 800. Mechanism investigation shows that the polymerization proceeds through a "coordinationinsertion" mechanism with selective rupture of acyl-oxygen bond of PDO.     

6,6′-Bisfunctionalized 2,2′-bipyridines as metallo-supramolecular initiators for the living polymerization of oxazolines

[Cu(I) {6,6′-bis(bromomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine}₂](PF₆) complexes were used as metallo-supramolecular initiators for the polymerization of 2-oxazolines resulting in defined polymers with a central 6,6′-disubstituted 2,2′-bipyridine unit. The living character of the polymerization was demonstrated with the linear relationship between the weight-average molecular weight M̄_w and the [monomer]/[initiator] ratio as well as in the synthesis of block copolymers. The metal ions could be removed resulting in uncomplexed polymers with a free central metal binding unit.     

含噻二唑基的对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃衍生物的合成及表征

以对叔丁基杯[4]芳烃(1)为原料, 分别与1,2-二溴乙烷、1,3-二溴丙烷在碳酸钾的存在下进行选择性烷基化反应, 生成杯[4]芳烃衍生物2和3. 在氢氧化钠存在下, 化合物2和3与过量的含不同官能团的2-巯基噻二唑反应, 生成下缘含噻二唑基的杯芳烃衍生物4a～4c, 5a～5c, 其结构经¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR, MS和元素分析确证.     

Well defined polymer structures by ionic ring-opening polymerization of cyclic monomers comprising the respective structure

Ring-opening polymerization of cyclic monomers is the method of choice when tailor-made polymers and copolymers with heteroatoms in the main chain are to be prepared. Triblock copolymers comprising a poly(ethylene oxide) block [poly(EO)] and two poly(2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate) blocks [poly(DTC)] were prepared using a telechelic poly(EO) as initiator for the DTC polymerization. These block copolymers dissolve suitable salts leading to solid polymeric electrolytes. The thermal properties and the ionic conductivity of these materials are presented. Block copolymers comprising a poly(tetrahydrofuran) block [poly(THF)] and a poly(trimethylene urethane) block [poly(TU)] were obtained by sequential cationic polymerization of THF and TU with methyl trifluoromethane-sulfonate as initiator. Mechanistic and kinetic aspects of the TU polymerization are discussed. To achieve the synthesis of block copolymers with a poly(L-lactide) block [poly(LLA)] and a poly(α-amino acid) block [poly(AA)] amino-terminated poly(LLA) was prepared which served as initiator for the polymerization of α-amino acid N-carboxyanhydrides.     

Novel lanthanide(II) complexes supported by carbon-bridged biphenolate ligands: synthesis, structure and catalytic activity

[Ln[N(SiMe3)2]2(THF)2](Ln = Sm, Yb) reacts with 1 equiv. of carbon-bridged biphenols, 2,2'-methylene-bis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol)(L1H2) or 2,2'-ethylidene-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenol)(L2H2), in toluene to give the novel aryloxide lanthanide(II) complexes [[LnL1(THF)n]2](Ln = Sm, n = 3 (1); Ln = Yb, n = 2 (2)) and [[LnL2(THF)3]2](Ln = Sm (5); Ln = Yb (6)) in quantitative yield, respectively. Addition of 2 equiv. of hexamethylphosphoric triamide (HMPA) to a tetrahydrofuran (THF) solution of 1, 2 and 5 affords the corresponding HMPA-coordinated complexes, [[LnL1(THF)m(HMPA)n]2(THF)y](Ln = Sm, n = 2, m = 0, y = 2 (3); Ln = Yb, m = 1, n = 1, y = 6 (4)) and [[SmL2(HMPA)2]2](7) in excellent yields. The single-crystal structural analyses of 3, 4 and 7 revealed that these aryloxide lanthanide(II) complexes are dimeric with two Ln-O bridges. The coordination geometry of each lanthanide metal can be best described as a distorted trigonal bipyramid. Complexes 1-3, 5 and 7 can catalyze the ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone (epsilon-CL), and 1-3, along with 5 show moderate activity for the ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate (DTC) and the copolymerization of epsilon-CL and DTC to give random copolymers with high molecular weights and relatively narrow molecular weight distributions..     

Synthesis,structures, and conformational characteristics of calixarene monoanions and dianions

The synthesis, complete characterization, and solid state structural and solution conformation determination of calix[n]arenes (n = 4, 6, 8) is reported. A complete series of X-ray structures of the alkali metal salts of calix[4]arene (HC4) illustrate the great influence of the alkali metal ion on the solid state structure of calixanions (e.g., the Li salt of monoanionic HC4 is a monomer; the Na salt of monoanionic HC4 forms a dimer; and the K, Rb, and Cs salts exist in polymeric forms). Solution NMR spectra of alkali metal salts of monoanionic calix[4]arenes indicate that they have the cone conformation in solution. Variable-temperature NMR spectra of salts HC4.M (M = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs) show that they possess similar coalescence temperatures, all higher than that of HC4. Due to steric hindrance from tert-butyl groups in the para position of p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene (Bu(t)C4), the alkali metal salts of monoanionic Bu(t)C4 exist in monomeric or dimeric form in the solid state. Calix[6]arene (HC6) and p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene (Bu(t)C6) were treated with a 2:1 molar ratio of M(2)CO(3) (M = K, Rb, Cs) or a 1:1 molar ratio of MOC(CH(3))(3) (M = Li, Na) to give calix[6]arene monoanions, but calix[6]arenes react in a 1:1 molar ratio with M(2)CO(3) (M = K, Rb, Cs) to afford calix[6]arene dianions. Calix[8]arene (HC8) and p-tert-butylcalix[8]arene (Bu(t)()C8) have similar reactivity. The alkali metal salts of monoanionic calix[6]arenes are more conformationally flexible than the alkali metal salts of dianionic calix[6]arenes, which has been shown by their solution NMR spectra. X-ray crystal structures of HC6.Li and HC6.Cs indicate that the size of the alkali metal has some influence on the conformation of calixanions; for example, HC6.Li has a cone-like conformation, and HC6.Cs has a 1,2,3-alternate conformation. The calix[6]arene dianions show roughly the same structural architecture, and the salts tend to form polymeric chains. For most calixarene salts cation-pi arene interactions were observed.     

三亚甲基环碳酸酯及2,2-二甲基三亚甲基环碳酸酯开环均聚合*

生物降解聚合物聚三亚甲基环碳酸酯（PTMC）及聚2,2-二甲基三亚甲基环碳酸酯（PDTC）在药物控释载体及其它生物医学技术领域有着良好的应用前景。与脂肪族聚酯不同,PTMC、PDTC降解时,不会产生有害的酸性化合物。PTMC、PDTC主要由三亚甲基环碳酸酯（TMC）及2,2-二甲基三亚甲基环碳酸酯（DTC）开环均聚合制备。本文总结了催化TMC、DTC开环均聚合的不同催化剂及其聚合机理,综述了近年来国内外在TMC、DTC均聚合催化剂开发上的研究进展,并对生物相容性催化剂如稀土催化剂、Ca、Mg、Zn、Fe催化剂以及酶催化剂催化TMC、DTC开环聚合的优缺点进行了比较。     

Study of Solution Polymerization of Styrene in the Presence of Poly(ethylene glycol)-RAFT Agents Possessing Benzoyl Xanthate Derivatives

In this work, Macro-Reversible addition fragmentation termination (RAFT) agents based on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) possessing different molecular weights and bearing benzoyl xanthate moieties were synthesized by the reaction of PEG potassium xanthate salts with benzoyl chloride, 4-methyl benzoyl chloride and 4-chloro benzoyl chloride. Controlled free radical polymerization of the styrene were carried out in the presence of these macro-RAFT agents using 2,2′-azobisizsobutyronitrile (AIBN) as an initiator to yield PS-b-PEG-b-PS block copolymers. The linear kinetic plot ln [M]_o/[M] vs. polymerization time indicated that was first order with reference to monomer concentration. The block copolymerization possessed controlled/living character. The controlled character of the RAFT polymerization of the styrene was confirmed by the formation of narrow polydispersity of the polymers, linear increases in the molecular weight with polymerization time and molecular weight of the products that agreed well with theoretical values. Polymers having relatively narrow molecular weight distributions and predetermined number average molecular weights were obtained by the RAFT polymerization of the styrene. However, molecular weights of the polymers deviated from the theoretical values when low molecular weight RAFT agents are used. The results indicate that PEG benzoyl xanthate RAFT agents can more efficiently control the polymerization comparing methyl or chlorobenzoyl derivatives. The block copolymers were characterized by spectroscopic and GPC methods.     

Enzymatic ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate catalyzed by PPL immobilized on silica nanoparticles

Silica nanoparticles were first used as the carrier for the porcine pancreas lipase (PPL) immobilization. The result of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the immobilized lipase was still in nanosize after enzyme immobilization. The ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate (DTC) catalyzed by this immobilized PPL (IMPPL) was explored. ¹H NMR spectra suggested no evidence of decarboxylation during propagation. Influences of IMPPL concentration and reaction temperature on the molecular weight and yield of poly(DTC) were studied. The recovery and reuse of IMPPL for the ring-opening polymerization of DTC was also investigated. The recycling IMPPL showed even higher catalytic activity and a higher molecular weight of polycarbonate could be achieved.     

Preparation of polymers with polycarbonate sequences and their depolymerization; an example of thermodynamic recycling

Initiators based on hydroxytelechelic polyethylene oxide, polytetrahydrofuran and polydimethylsiloxane were used for the anionic ring-opening polymerization of 2.2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate (DTC). Under suitable conditions high yields of block copolymers of the AB and ABA types were obtained, depending on the initiator used. Ring-closing depolymerization of poly(2.2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate) [poly(DTC)] and of copolymers containing poly(DTC) blocks with catalysts based on potassium or tin results under suitable conditions in DTC.     

Structure,morphology, and thermal properties of polyrotaxanes based on calix[6]arene and modifi ed polydimethylsiloxane

New supramolecular inclusion complexes, polyrotaxanes derived from p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene and polydimethylsiloxane modified with terminal epoxy groups, were synthesized and studied. The dependence of the structure, morphology, and thermal properties of polyrotaxanes on the molecular weight of the linear polymer was determined.

     

Yttrium calix[4]arene complexes. Silylation and silylamine elimination reactions on model oxo surfaces

The synthesis and the spectroscopic and structural characterization of lower-rim-silylated and rare-earth-metalated calix[4]arenes are presented. Hexamethyldisilazane, HN(SiMe3)2, reacted in a selective manner with [p-tert-buttylcalix[4]arene]H4 (1) in refluxing mesitylene to give the 1,3-silylated product [p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene(SiMe3)2]H2 (2) in high yield. The molecular structure of compound 2, as revealed by X-ray crystallography, shows the pinched cone conformation of the calixarene bowl, featuring hydrogen bonding between the phenylsilyl ether and phenolic oxygen atoms (O...O, 2.838 A). From the reaction of the sterically more crowded tetraphenyldimethyldisilazane, HN(SiMePh2)2, only starting material could be recovered. In contrast, tetramethyldisilazane, HN(SiHMe2)2, afforded the tetrakis-silylated product [p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene(SiHMe2)4] (3) in hexane solution at ambient temperature. A single-crystal X-ray diffraction study of compound 3 established the 1,2-alternate conformation, which is also present in solution, as indicated by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The yttrium complex Y[N(SiHMe2)2]3(THF)2 (4) exchanged all of its silylamide ligands when treated with an equimolar amount of 1 in toluene at ambient temperature to yield compound 5, as indicated by IR and NMR spectroscopy. The molecular structure of 5 revealed a centrosymmetric dimer of composition [Y(p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene(SiHMe2)(THF)]2. Three of the deprotonated phenolic oxygen atoms of the calixarene bowl bind to the metal center, two as terminal ligands and one in a bridging mode, while the fourth undergoes in situ silylation (nu(SiH) 2127 cm-1). The distorted-trigonal-bipyramidal coordination geometry is completed by a THF molecule. Bis-silylated 2 reacted with 4 to form the heteroleptic complex (Y[p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene(SiMe3)2][N(SiHMe2)2]) (6). Crystal data: C50H72O4Si2 (2), triclinic, P1, a = 12.8914(3) A, b = 14.9270(5) A, c = 15.1652(4) A, alpha = 77.293(2) degrees, beta = 65.019(2) degrees, gamma = 72.234(2) degrees, Z = 2; C52H80O4Si4 (3), triclinic, P1, a = 10.1774(2) A, b = 14.1680(2) A, c = 18.7206(2) A, alpha = 95.8195(8) degrees, beta = 95.5294(8) degrees, gamma = 98.1098(7) degrees, Z = 2; C100H132O10Si2Y2, 2(C6H6) (5), triclinic, P1, a = 13.2625(4) A, b = 14.5894(3) A, c = 17.0458(5) A, alpha = 65.0986(14) degrees, beta = 77.8786(8) degrees, gamma = 85.5125(13) degrees, Z = 1.