Vinyl Polymerization by Metal Complexes. XXXIII. Polymerization of Acrylonitrile Initiated by Triazole-Copper(II) Complex in Dimethylsulfoxide Solution |
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| Authors: | Keiichi Kimura Akira Matsui Yoshiaki Inaki Kiichi Takemoto |
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| Institution: | Faculty of Engineering , Osaka University Yamadakami , Suita, Osaka, Japan |
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| Abstract: | Polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by triazole-copper(II) complexes was studied in dimethylsulfoxide solution. It was found that the polymerization proceeds by a free radical mechanism; however, the complexes can hardly homopolymerize methyl methacrylate and styrene. Ability of the complexes to initiate polymerization seems to depend on the substituents of triazole, the sort of solvents, and the counterions of copper(n) salts. From the data of visible spectroscopy and the spin trapping, the initiation mechanism was discussed in terms of reduction of copper(II) followed by forming active species. |
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