Multicomponent reactions in polymer synthesis

Abstract

More participants, yet efficient reactions: Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) have found application in polymer chemistry both in the synthesis of multifunctional monomers and in post-polymerization modification. Examples include the Passerini three-component reaction, the Ugi four-component reaction, and the copper-catalyzed MCR.

Keywords: multicomponent reactions; polymerization; post-polymerization modification.