Synthesis and characterization of a new benzofulvene polymer showing a thermoreversible polymerization behavior

J Org Chem. 2003 Nov 28;68(24):9473-6. doi: 10.1021/jo035104h.

Abstract

A new polymer based on a functionalized benzofulvene moiety has been synthesized by spontaneous polymerization of the monomer in the solid state. This polymer shows a very high molar mass, high solubility in the most common organic solvents, and thermoreversible polymerization properties. An interesting application in synthesis is reported.