Dynamic covalent bond based on reversible photo [4 + 4] cycloaddition of anthracene for construction of double-dynamic polymers

Org Lett. 2013 Dec 20;15(24):6148-51. doi: 10.1021/ol403015s. Epub 2013 Nov 15.

Abstract

Dynamic covalent bonds supplied by reversible anthracene dimerization were combined with pillar[5]arene/imidazole host-guest interactions to construct double-dynamic polymers. Heating such polymers (in solution or as a gel) led to depolymerization by dissociation of either the host-guest complexes alone or the complexes and the anthracene dimers, depending on the extent of heating. The polymers reformed readily upon cooling or irradiation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anthracenes / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Dimerization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Thermodynamics*

Substances

  • Anthracenes
  • Polymers
  • anthracene