Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphific Block Copolymer Containing PVP and Poly（5-benzyloxytrimethylene carbonate）

Amphiphilic copolymer of 5-benzyloxytrimethylene carbonate （BTMC） with poly （vinyl pyrrolidone） （PVP） was successfully synthesized using immobilized porcine pancreas lipase （IPPL） or SnOct2 as catalyst. Hydroxyl terminated PVP, synthesized with 2-mercaptoethanol as a chain transfer reagent, was employed as a rnacroinitiator. The resulting copolymers were characterized by GPC, ^1H NMR and IR. Increasing the BTMC/PVP-OH feed ratio （[B]/[P]） resulted in the increase of Mn of corresponding copolymers and the decrease of Mw/Mn. Immobilized enzyme has comparable catalytic activity to SnOct2 for the copolymerization.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Block Copolymer Containing PVP and Poly(5-benzyloxytrimethylene carbonate)

Amphiphilic block copolymers have attracted great interest recently, especially for thebiomedical uses1, . The hydrophilic blocks improve the biocompatibility of copolymer, 2while the hydrophobic blocks enhance the mechanics of the material and providever…     

Synthesis and Characterization of ABBA Block Copolymer of Glycolide and ε-Caprolactone

A biodegradable ABBA block copolymer was synthesized via the ring-opening co-polymerization of ε-Scaprolactone (CL, B) and glycolide (A) by means of step polymerization in the presence of ethylene glycol as an initiator and stannous octanoate as a catalyst at 110 ℃ for 48 h. The molecular length of the PCL prepolymer(BB) could be adjusted by controlling the molar ratio of the ethylene glycol initiator to ε-caprolactone monomer. The structure and the composition of the block copolymer were determined by the weight ratio of the monomer glycolide (A) to PCL pre-polymer(BB). The block copolymers were characterized by ^1H NMR, GPC, DSC and X-ray. The results confirm the successful synthesis of an ABBA block copolymer.     

Enzymatic Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Polycarbonates Derived from 5-Allyloxy-1, 3-dioxan-2-one and 5, 5-Dimethvl-1.3-dioxan-2-one

Novel polycarbonates from 5-allyloxy-1, 3-dioxan-2-one （ATMC） with 5, 5-dimethyl- 1, 3-dioxan-2-one （DTC） were successfully synthesized for the first time using immobilized porcine pancreas lipase （IPPL） as catalyst. The resulting copolymers were characterized by IR, ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR and GPC. The molecular weight （Mn） of the copolymer with molar feed ratio of 10：90 （ATMC：DTC） was 9300 and the polydispersity was 1.31, while the Mn increased to 14300 and polydispersity of 1.25 with the feed ratio of 50：50. Moreover, the composition of the copolymers agreed well with the monomer feed.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan-g-poly- （D, L-lactic acid） Copolymer

Biodegradable chitosan-g-poly (D, L-lactic acid) copolymers were prepared via two methods. (1) The lactide was grafted onto hydroxyl groups of chitosan by using macromolecular initiator sodium of trimethylsilyl-chitosan, (2) poly (D,L-lactic acid)(PLA) with low molecular weight can be linked to the amino group by coupling activated PLA to trimethylsilyl-chitosan. Two graft copolymers had hydrophilic-hydrophobic character and can be applied as carriers for drug delivery.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Functional Biodegradable Copolymer-Poly（lactic acid-4-hydroxyproline-polyethylene glycol）

Polylactid (PLA) and its copolymers with glycolid caprolactone have been extensively used as biodegradable carriers for drug delivery1,2. These biodegradable aliphatic polyesters, with proven biocompatibility, have versatile biodegradation properties depe…     

Poly（L—lactide）—Poly（ethylene glycol） Multiblock Copolymers：Synthesis and Properties

Poly (L-lactide)-poly (ethylene glycol) multiblock copolymers with predetermined block lengths were synthesized by polycondensation of PLA diols and PEG diacids. These copolymers presented special properties, such as better miscibility between the two components, low crystallinity and better hydrophilicity, which can be modulated by adjusting the block lengths of the two components.     

A Facile One-pot Synthesis of 2,5-Disubstituted Oxazoles Using Poly[styrene（iodosodiacetate）]

2,5-Disubstituted oxazoles were prepared conveniently by treatment of aromatic α-methyl ketones and nitriles with poly[styrene(iodosodiacetate)] in a one-pot manner.     

One-pot Synthesis of 2, 5-Disubstituted Oxazoles Using Poly[styrene（iodosodiacetate）]

2,5-Disubstituted oxazoles were prepared conveniently by treatment of aromatic α-methyl ketones and nitriles with poly[styrene(iodosodiacetate)] in one-pot process.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of N-（1-Phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzal-pyrazolone-5）-furoic Hydrazide

1 INTRODUCTION In recent years, investigations on the com- pounds containing hydrazide or hydrazone moieties have been increased considerably because of their potentially biological activities, especially as poten- tial inhibitors for many enzymes[1～5]. The presence of weak molecular interactions such as hydrogen- bonding controls the conformational and structural features which are important to the drug action[6, 7]. We have synthesized the photochromic compounds of pyrazolone thiosemi…     

甲氧基聚乙二醇-b-聚L-半胱氨酸两亲性嵌段共聚物的合成与表征

首先以聚乙二醇单甲醚(mPEG-OH)为单体,采用经典的盖布瑞尔伯胺合成法合成了端氨基聚乙二醇单甲醚(mPEG-NH_2);然后以mPEG-NH_2为引发剂,S-苄基L-半胱氨酸N-羧酸内酸酐(BCys-NCA)为原料,通过N-羧酸内酸酐(NCA)开环聚合反应和液氨/钠处理脱除侧链上的保护基团,合成了两亲性嵌段共聚物甲氧基聚乙二醇-b-聚L-半胱氨酸(mPEG-b-PCys)。采用傅里叶变换红外光谱、核磁共振氢谱对聚合物的结构和组成进行了表征。结果表明:成功制备了侧链具有还原性巯基的两亲性嵌段共聚物mPEG-b-PCys,并且其聚合度可控性良好。     

Micellization and Thermogelation of Poly(ether urethane)s Comprising Poly(ethylene glycol) and Poly(propylene glycol)

A series of multiblock poly(ether urethane)s comprising poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), and poly(propylene glycol) (PPG) segments were synthesized. Their aqueous solutions exhibited thermogelling behavior at critical gelation concentrations (CGC) ranging from 8 to 12 wt%. The composition and structural information of the copolymers were studied by GPC and ¹H NMR. The critical micellization concentration (CMC) and thermodynamic parameters for micelle formation were determined at different temperatures. The temperature response of the copolymer solutions were studied and found to be associated with the composition of the copolymers.     

Amphiphilic comb-shaped polymers from poly(ethylene glycol) macromonomers

Comb-shaped amphiphilic graft copolymers composed of hydrophobic backbones and hydrophilic side chains were prepared by radical copolymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) monomethacrylate macromonomers, and methacrylate and acrylate comonomers in toluene. The copolymerizations were very sensitive to the reaction conditions, and insoluble cross-linked gels were easily formed. The yields of soluble copolymers were affected by the initiator concentration, the macromonomer concentration, and the choice of chain transfer agents and comonomers. Solubilities of the copolymers in water or methanol were found to depend on the sizes and the numbers of the PEG side chains. The copolymers showed surface activity with CMC:s in the order of 0.1–1.5 g/L and surface tensions of 36–56 dyn/cm. When tested as emulsifiers most of the copolymers gave oil-in-water type emulsions at room temperature. Polymers carrying MPEG 2000 side chains were crystalline with melting points of 38–44°C, while those based on PEG 400 and 1000 were mostly amorphous with glass transition temperatures between -55 and -60°C. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Synthesis and characterization of poly(ϵ-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol) block copolymer

Poly(ϵ-caprolactone)–poly(ethylene glycol)–poly(ϵ-caprolactone) triblock copolymers (PECL) covering a wide range of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) lengths were synthesized with alkali metal alkoxide derivatives of poly(ethylene glycol). The effects of various factors, such as amount of the initiator, reaction time and temperature, polarity of solvent, length of PEG segment, and counterion on the polymerization were investigated. The copolymers were characterized by ¹H-NMR, IR, GPC, and DSC. It was found that THF system is superior to toluene system. The conversion of the monomer increased with increase of the initiator concentration. High molecular weight of the copolymer and high conversion of the monomer was obtained at below 30°C within 5 min. The polymerization process was studied by GPC and the coexistence of propagation and transesterification reaction was found, which leaded to relatively broad molecular weight distribution of the copolymers. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

聚苯乙烯负载聚乙二醇在合成碳酸亚丙酯上的应用

用金属钾、金属钠以及氢氧化钠水溶液等方法制备聚苯乙烯负载聚乙二醇，结果表明，采用金属钾比金属钢具有更好的接枝效果，并能使反应在较低的温度下较快进行。在氢氧化钠溶液中添加少量相转移剂，如Bu4NBr，接枝效果也有所提高。以聚苯乙烯负载聚乙二醇和KI一起为催化剂，研究了溶剂、温度等因素对CO2与环氧丙烷合成碳酸亚丙酯催化活性的影响。结果表明，以甲醇为溶剂催化活性较高。研究还表明，聚苯乙烯负载聚乙二醇具有较好的热稳定性，可以在150℃下重复使用至少5次。     

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(ethylene glycol) Dimethacrylate Hydrogels

Facile synthesis and detailed characterization of photo-polymerizable and biocompatible poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylates (PEGDM) and their hydrogels are described. Combined analyses of ¹H NMR and MALDI-TOF MS confirmed the formation of prepolymers of high purity and narrow mass distribution (PD < 1.02). A systematic investigation into the structure and mechanical properties of PEGDM hydrogels was performed to characterize the relationships between the network structure and gel properties. Small-angle neutron scattering was used to characterize the structural features of hydrogels with respect to their semidilute solution precursors. A well-defined structural length scale (correlation length) manifested as a maximum in the scattering intensity was observed for hydrogels derived from high molecular mass PEGDMs and/or high oligomer mass fractions. Hydrogels derived from lower molecular mass PEGDMs and/or low oligomer mass fractions exhibited multiple correlation lengths suggesting the formation of inhomogeneous gel structures. The shear moduli, determined from uniaxial compression measurement, showed that the gel structures correlate well with the gel mechanical properties.     

Kinetics and Modeling of Vinyl Acetate Graft Polymerization from Poly(ethylene glycol)

A kinetic model for the graft polymerization of VAc from PEG was developed using the method of moments. Experiments were carried out to verify the model. The effect of various parameters, such as initiator concentration, temperature, and PEG molecular weight on the polymerization kinetics was examined. Polymerization rate, grafting efficiency, graft copolymer molecular weight, and PEG grafted ratio were measured. The model was in good agreement with the experimental data. No gel effect was observed at the studied PEG/VAc weight ratio of 1:1. The chain transfer constant to PEG was correlated to be . The model was also applied in a semi‐batch reaction and compared with the experimental results.

     

Multifunctional Poly(ethylene glycol)s

In the rapidly evolving multidisciplinary field of polymer therapeutics, tailored polymer structures represent the key constituent to explore and harvest the potential of bioactive macromolecular hybrid structures. In light of the recent developments for anticancer drug conjugates, multifunctional polymers are becoming ever more relevant as drug carriers. However, the potentially best suited polymer, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), is unfavorable owing to its limited functionality. Therefore, multifunctional linear copolymers (mf‐PEGs) based on ethylene oxide (EO) and appropriate epoxide comonomers are attracting increased attention. Precisely engineered via living anionic polymerization and defined with state‐of‐the‐art characterization techniques—for example real‐time ¹H NMR spectroscopy monitoring of the EO polymerization kinetics—this emerging class of polymers embodies a powerful platform for bio‐ and drug conjugation.