Synthesis and radical polymerization of end-methacrylated poly(succinimide) leading to poly(aspartic acid) hydrogel

The polycondensation of aspartic acid in the presence of phthalic anhydride was carried out in mesitylene/sulfolane using o-phosphoric acid as a catalyst. The polymer yields were 91–78%, when 5–20 mol-% phthalic anhydride was added into the feed. The obtained poly(succinimide) carried a phthalic imide unit and a succinic acid unit as end groups. In the MALDI-TOF mass spectrum, the peak-to-peak distances between adjacent signals were 97.07 m/z, corresponding to the calculated value (97.07) of the succinimide unit. Poly(succinimide) was reacted with 2-(methacryloxy)ethyl isocyanate to give end-methacrylated poly-(succinimide), in which the end-functionality of the methacrylate group was ca. 1. End-methacrylated poly-(succinimide) was polymerized with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate using 2,2′-azoisobutyronitrile to give poly(succinimide) gel, which could be converted into water-absorbing poly(aspartic acid) hydrogel.     

Synthesis of Biodegradable Amphoteric Poly[(aspartic acid)‐co‐lysine] by Thermal Polycondensation

A new class of biodegradable polyampholytes, poly[(aspartic acid)‐co‐lysine], were synthesized by thermal polycondensation of aspartic acid and lysine under reduced pressure and subsequent hydrolysis. Polymerization conditions were optimized to yield maximal water‐soluble poly(succinimide‐co‐lysine) with high molecular weight (160°C/3.5 h). The succinimide/lysine ratio in the polyampholytes could be adjusted by their feed ratio. Characterization of the poly(succinimide‐co‐lysine) by ¹H NMR revealed that ω‐amine and carboxylic groups in lysine participated in the polymerization, leaving α‐amino groups as pendant cationic moieties.     

New catalytic systems for the manufacture of poly(aspartic acid)

Aspartic acid (I), when heated to a temperature in excess of 180 °C, undergoes a solid-state condensation polymerization to afford the useful polymeric intermediate known as poly(succinimide) (II). Treatment of poly(succinimide) with aqueous base, such as sodium hydroxide, affords sodium poly(α,β-DL-aspartate) (III) also known as thermal poly(aspartate) (TPA). Acid catalysts, such as phosphoric acid have been added to the aspartic acid to afford higher-molecular-weight poly(succinimide) than is obtained in the non-catalyzed polymerization. Recently, new sulfur-based catalysts have been disclosed for the polymerization of aspartic acid. The sulfur-containing catalysts provide a route to highly biodegradable, low-color poly(aspartate)s in the molecular weight range of 2 000 to 20 000. A comparison of biodegradability, molecular weight, and spectral characteristics of the poly(succinimide)s and poly(aspartate)s derived from the catalyzed and non-catalyzed polymerizations is presented.     

Synthesis of poly(succinimide) by bulk polycondensation of L‐aspartic acid with an acid catalyst

The bulk polycondensation of L ‐aspartic acid (ASP) with an acid catalyst under batch and continuous conditions was established as a preparative method for producing poly(succinimide) (PSI). Although sulfuric acid, p‐toluenesulfonic acid, and methanesulfonic acid were effective at producing PSI in a high conversion of ASP, o‐phosphoric acid was the most suitable catalyst for yielding PSI with a high weight‐average molecular weight (M_w) in a quantitative conversion; that is, the M_w value was 24,000. For the continuous process using a twin‐screw extruder at 3.0 kg · h⁻¹ of the ASP feed rate, the conversion was greater than 99%, and the M_w value was 23,000 for the polycondensation with 10 wt % o‐phosphoric acid at 260°C. Sodium polyaspartate (PASP‐Na) originating from the acid‐catalyzed polycondensation exhibited high biodegradability and calcium‐ion‐chelating ability. The total organic carbon value was 86 ∼ 88%, and 100 g of PASP‐Na chelated with 5.5 ∼ 5.6 g of calcium ion, which was similar to the value for PASP‐Na from the acid‐catalyzed polycondensation with a mixed solvent © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 38: 117–122, 2000     

Synthesis of poly(benzoxazole)s by direct polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids with 3,3′-dihydroxybenzidine dihydrochloride using phosphorus pentoxide/methanesulfonic acid as condensing agent and solvent

A convenient method for the synthesis of poly(benzoxazole)s of high molecular weights has been developed. These polymers were prepared readily by direct polycondensation of aromatic dicarboxylic acids containing phenyl either structure with 3,3′-dihydroxybenzidine dihydrochloride using phosphorus pentoxide/methanesulfonic acid (PPMA) as condensing agent and solvent. Polycondensations proceeded fast and was completed within 5 h at 140°C and produced poly(benzoxazole)s with inherent viscosities up to 4.6 dL/g. Model compound work was performed in detail to demonstrate the feasibility of the reaction for polymer formation. The thermogravimetry of the aromatic poly(benzoxazole)s showed 10% weight loss in air and nitrogen at 450–505°C and 465–535°C, respectively.     

Polycondensation of H3PO4 with glycerol: From branched structures to hydrolytically reversible gels

Direct polycondensation of glycerol (GL) and phosphoric acid (PA) has been studied for the first time. Reactions were performed at 100 °C–120 °C, and in spite of the formally A₃ + B₃ process soluble poly(glycerol phosphates) could be obtained up to the high conversions. This behavior stems from the side dealkylation reaction, that is, nucleophilic attack of the hydroxyl groups on the carbon atom in the already formed macromolecules, in place of the “normal” attack on the phosphorous atom. Besides, formation of cyclic structures frustrated both high polymers formation as well as early gelation. At certain, however, ratios of reactants and at the high enough conversions highly hygroscopic gels are formed. Acidic gels were swelling in water (over 1000%) and then were converted into relatively stable, soluble products, resulting from hydrolysis of the triester knots, and containing more hydrolytically stable diesters in the chains. Thus formed highly branched macromolecules could be converted back into a gel by condensation. This process could be repeated several times. The mechanism of polycondensation is proposed: like in the previously studied polycondensation of ethylene glycol with PA, formation of pyrophosphoric acid is preceding the actual polycondensation. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2014 , 52, 3533–3542     

Synthesis of poly(benzoxazinone)s by direct polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids with bis(anthranilic acid)s

A convenient method for the synthesis of poly(benzoxazinone)s of high molecular weights has been developed. These polymers were prepared readily by direct polycondensation of aromatic dicarboxylic acids containing phenyl ether structures with bis(anthranilic acid)s using phosphorus pentoxide/methanesulfonic acid (PPMA) as a condensing agent and solvent. Polycondensations proceeded smoothly and were completed within several hours at 140°C to produce poly(benzoxazinone)s with inherent viscosities up to 2.6 dL/g. The synthesis of 2-substituted benzoxazinones by the reaction of aromatic carboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acid with anthranilic acid in PPMA was studied in detail to demonstrate the feasibility of the reaction for polymer formation. The thermogravimetry of the aromatic poly(benzoxazinone)s showed 10% weight loss in air and nitrogen around at 440 and 460°C, respectively.     

Poly(ester anhydride)s prepared by the insertion of ricinoleic acid into poly(sebacic acid)

New degradable poly(ester anhydride)s were prepared by the melt polycondensation of diacid oligomers of poly(sebacic acid) (PSA) transesterified with ricinoleic acid. The transesterification of PSA with ricinoleic acid to form oligomers was conducted via a melt bulk reaction between a high molecular weight PSA and ricinoleic acid. A systematic study on the synthesis, characterization, degradation in vitro, drug release, and stability of these polymers was performed. Polymers with weight‐average molecular weights of 2000–60,000 and melting temperatures of 24–77 °C were obtained for PSA containing 20–90% (w/w) ricinoleic acid. NMR and IR analyses indicated the formation of ester bonds along the polyanhydride backbone. These new degradable copolymers have potential use as drug carriers. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 41: 1059–1069, 2003     

Thermal polymerizations of alkali 4-(2-bromoethyl)benzoates in bulk

Thermal polymerizations of alkali 4-(2-bromoethyl)benzoates (2-BEBAs) were investigated. The polymerization of the lithium salt at 220°C for 2 h under reduced pressure in bulk, followed by esterification, produced poly(methyl 4-vinylbenzoate), having a number-average molecular weight (M̄_n) of 9500 in a 54% yield. Thus, elimination of hydrogen bromide to form a double bond occurred, followed by vinyl polymerization. In contrast, polymerization of the potassium salt at 200°C for 2 h afforded poly(oxycarbonyl-1,4-phenylene-ethylene) (polyester 1), having an inherent viscosity of 0.19 dL g⁻¹ in a 95% yield: i.e., polycondensation proceeded to afford the polyester. Reaction of the sodium salt at 220°C for 2 h produced polyester 1 having M̄_n of 4000 in a 28% yield as well as 4-vinylbenzoic acid in a 9% yield. In the reaction of the sodium salt, both polycondensation and double bond formation occurred. Thus, these polymerizations depended on the counter cations of 2-BEBAs. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 2055–2060, 1999     

聚天冬氨酸的合成研究

以L-天冬氨酸为原料,磷酸为催化剂,在不同溶剂中进行缩聚反应,合成中间体聚丁二酰亚胺(PSI),当混合溶剂为m三甲苯／m环丁砜=7／3时,可得到较高分子量的PSI。当催化剂与单体的质量比为0．14时,分子量达到最大值。将PSI碱解得到聚天冬氨酸。     

Synthesis and characterization of thianthrene-containing poly(benzoxazole)s

New thioether- and thianthrene-containing poly(benzoxazole)s (PBOs) were synthesized from 4,4′-thiobis[3-chlorobenzoic acid] and thianthrene-2,7- and -2,8-dicarbonyl chlorides with commercially available bis-o-aminophenols. Polymers were prepared via solution polycondensation in poly(phosphoric acid) at 90–200°C. Transparent PBO films were cast directly from polymerization mixtures or m-cresol. The films were flexible and tough. Non-fluorinated PBOs were soluble only in strong acids and AlCl₃/NO₂R systems by forming complexes with the benzoxazole heterocycle Glass transition temperatures ranged from 298–450°C, and thermogravimetric analysis showed good thermal stabilities in both air and nitrogen atmospheres. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Novel method for preparation of poly(benzoxazinone‐imide)

A novel method was developed to prepare poly(benzoxazinone‐imide) by the dealcoholization of poly(amide‐imide), having pendent ethoxycarbonyl groups, which was prepared from poly(amide acid). The poly(amide acid) was prepared from the reaction of pyromellitic dianhydride and 4,4′‐diamino‐6‐ethoxycarbonyl benzanilide. The curing behavior of the poly(amide acid) was monitored by DSC, which indicated the presence of two broad endotherms, one with maximum at 153 °C due to imide‐ring formation and the other with maximum at 359 °C due to benzoxazinone‐ring formation. The poly(amide acid) was thermally treated at 300 °C/1 h to get poly(amide‐imide) with pendent ester groups, then at 350 °C/2 h to convert into poly(benzoxazinone‐imide) by dealcoholization. Viscoelastic measurements of the poly(amide‐imide) showed that the storage modulus dropped at about 280 °C with glass‐transition temperature (T_g ) at about 340 °C. The storage modulus of poly(benzoxazinone‐imide), however, was almost constant up to 400 °C and no T_g was detected below 400 °C. Also, the tensile modulus and tensile strength of the poly(benzoxazinone‐imide) was much higher than that of the poly(amide‐imide). The 5% decomposition of poly(benzoxazinone‐imide) film was at 535 °C, which reflects its excellent thermal stability. Also, poly(benzoxazinone‐imide) showed more hydrolytic stability against alkali in comparison to polyimides. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 38: 1647–1655, 2000     

Formation of diethylene glycol as a side reaction during production of polyethylene terephthalate

Polymers of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) always contain a certain amount of incorporated diethylene glycol (DEG), substituting the incorporated glycol. DEG is formed in a side reaction during the ester interchange of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) with ethylene glycol or during direct esterification of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol, and to a smaller extent during the polycondensation of the low-molecular material. DEG is formed via an unusual type of reaction: ester + alcohol → ether + acid. Some evidence of this type of reaction is given by the formation of dioxane in low molecular PET and of methyl Cellosolve and methyl carbitol during the ester interchange of DMT with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, respectively. The strongest support for this type of reaction, however, was obtained from kinetic data. Polyesters of low molecular weight with OH group contents ranging from 3 to 0.5 mole/kg were heated at 270°C in sealed tubes for 1–7 hr. The kinetic equation for the proposed reaction is: d[DEG]/dt = k[OH] [ester]. With the aid of one rate constant the formation of DEG in all esters could be described.     

聚天冬氨酸硅质固定相的研制及应用

D，L-天冬氨酸在浓磷酸的存在下加热聚合生成聚琥珀酰亚胺，此产物能与氨丙基硅胶快速反应生成聚琥珀酰胺硅胶，然后再水解生成聚天冬氨酸硅质固定相．并对反应条件进行了优化、实验表明，聚天冬氨酸固定相对蛋白质有较好的分离能力和选择性．     

Synthesis and properties of aromatic polyamide-benzoxazoles from trimethylsilyl-substituted 2,4-diaminophenol and aromatic dicarboxylic acid chlorides

Aromatic poly(o-hydroxy amide)s having inherent viscosities of 0.6–2.2 dL/g were readily synthesized by the low-temperature solution polycondensation of N,N′,O-tris(trimethylsilyl)-substituted 2,4-diaminophenol with aromatic dicarboxylic acid chlorides in various organic solvents. The viscosity values were much higher than those of the polymers obtained by a conventional method using parent 2,4-diaminophenol. Subsequent thermal cyclodehydration of the poly(o-hydroxy amide)s at 280°C under vacuum afforded the corresponding aromatic polyamide-benzoxazoles. Most of the poly(o-hydroxy amide)s dissolved readily in amide-type solvents, whereas the polyamide-benzoxazoles were quite insoluble in organic solvents. The polyamide-benzoxazoles, which gave yellow, transparent, and tough films, had glass transition temperatures of 260–300°C and were stable up to 400°C in air.     

Macromolecular-chain rearrangement during synthesis of poly(N-phenylurethanes)

Poly(N-phenyliminocarbonates) capable of converting into poly(N-phenylurethanes) via thermal treatment at 300°C for 9 h through the Chapman mechanism were prepared via the polycondensation of bisphenols with plenyliminophosgene. The resulting polymers are soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons and amide solvents. The polymers are characteristic by glass-transition and 10%-weight-loss temperatures during heating in air of 165–210 and 455–490°C, respectively.     

Fast Microwave‐Mediated Bulk Polycondensation of d,l‐Lactic Acid

The polycondensation of D ,L ‐lactic acid upon microwave irradiation was studied. The results of polycondensation by means of microwave were compared to those obtained from conventional heating of lactic acid at 100°C, and it was found that the reaction proceeds with much higher rate upon microwave irradiation. The oligomer mixtures formed were investigated by means of matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI MS). The molecular mass of the poly(lactic acid) formed under microwave irradiation was found to increase with irradiation time, and the formation of cyclic oligomers after 20 min of reaction time was also revealed.     

Synthesis of poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s by direct polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids with hydrazine sulfate using phosphorus pentoxide/methanesulfonic acid as condensing agent and solvent

A convenient method for the synthesis of poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s of high molecular weights has been developed. These polymers were prepared readily by the direct polycondensation of dicarboxylic acids with hydrazine sulfate ( 1 ) using phosphorus pentoxide/methanesulfonic acid (PPMA) as both a condensing agent and solvent. Polycondensation of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids with 1 proceeded even at room temperature and produced poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s with inherent viscosities up to 1.4 dL/g. The synthesis of aromatic poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s from aromatic dicarboxylic acids containing phenyl ether structures was carried out by a one-pot procedure because the preactivation of dicarboxylic acids was required. The synthesis of 2,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazoles by the reaction of carboxylic acids with 1 in PPMA was studied to demonstrate the feasibility of the reaction for polymer formation. The thermogravimetry of the aromatic poly(1,3,4-oxadiazole)s showed 10% weight loss both in air and in nitrogen at 440–490°C.     

Synthesis and properties of new aromatic poly‐(ether benzoxazole)s from 2,2′‐bis(4‐amino‐3‐hydroxyphenoxy)biphenyl and aromatic dicarboxylic acid chlorides

A new bis(o‐aminophenol) with a crank and twisted noncoplanar structure and ether linkages, 2,2′‐bis(4‐amino‐3‐hydroxyphenoxy)biphenyl, was synthesized by the reaction of 2‐benzyloxy‐4‐fluoronitrobenzene with biphenyl‐2,2′‐diol, followed by reduction. Biphenyl‐2,2′‐diyl‐containing aromatic poly(ether benzoxazole)s with inherent viscosities of 0.52–1.01 dL/g were obtained by a conventional two‐step procedure involving the polycondensation of the bis(o‐aminophenol) monomer with various aromatic dicarboxylic acid chlorides, yielding precursor poly(ether o‐hydroxyamide)s, and subsequent thermal cyclodehydration. These new aromatic poly(ether benzoxazole)s were soluble in methanesulfonic acid, and some of them dissolved in m‐cresol. The aromatic poly(ether benzoxazole)s had glass‐transition temperatures of 190–251 °C and were stable up to 380 °C in nitrogen, with 10% weight losses being recorded above 520 °C. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 40: 2656–2662, 2002     

Structure and dehydration of hydrous tin dioxide xerogel

Hydrous tin dioxide xerogel with the composition SnO2 · 1.75H₂O is built of tin-oxygen-hydroxide fragments. Water molecules (no more than 1 mol) in the grain structure are kept by hydrogen bonds. Xerogel is dehydrated in the range 50–890°C in two stages. Below 123°C, molecular water is removed and the polycondensation of ≡Sn-O(H)-Sn≡ bridge groups occurs. There also takes place the transition of some water molecules from the molecular to hydroxide form as follows: ≡Sn-O-Sn≡ + H₂O → 2≡Sn-O-H. All processes occur within individual grains. Above 123°C, water removal is due to the polycondensation of tin-oxygen groups. As a result, grains are coarsen. After 200°C, their structure is determined as cassiterite coated by tin oxyhydrate.