Tetrabutyl titanate-controlled polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone at ambient temperature

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Aug 21;46(31):5805-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc01061h. Epub 2010 Jun 30.

Abstract

A low cost and environmentally benign process for tetrabutyl titanate-controlled ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone at ambient temperature of 10-40 degrees C is introduced affording poly(epsilon-caprolactone) with pre-designed molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distribution.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Butanols / chemistry*
  • Caproates / chemistry*
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Butanols
  • Caproates
  • Lactones
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Polymers
  • tetrabutoxy titanium
  • caprolactone