Li+-catalyzed radical polymerization of simple terminal alkenes

Kamesh Vyakaranam; Josiah B Barbour; Josef Michl

doi:10.1021/ja060087+

Li+-catalyzed radical polymerization of simple terminal alkenes

J Am Chem Soc. 2006 May 3;128(17):5610-1. doi: 10.1021/ja060087+.

Authors

Kamesh Vyakaranam¹, Josiah B Barbour, Josef Michl

Affiliation

¹ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309-0215, USA.

PMID: 16637608
DOI: 10.1021/ja060087+

Abstract

Solutions of Li+ salts of highly alkylated derivatives of the monocarbadodecaborate anion in 1,2-dichloroethane catalyze the radical polymerization of simple terminal alkenes, dienes, and alkynes under ambient conditions, initiated by azoisobutyronitrile, di-tert-butyl peroxide, or atmospheric air.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Alkenes / chemistry*
Lithium / chemistry*
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Polymers / chemistry*
Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

Alkenes
Polymers
Lithium