Abstract:Ring-opening polymerization of the bicyclic lactone mixture 2, cis/trans-3-oxa-4-oxo-and cis/ trans-4-oxa-3-oxobicyclo[5.4.0]undecane with Sn(Oct) 2 as a catalyst was investigated for the first time (Scheme 1). The lactones were obtained by Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of cis/trans-2-decalone 1 (Scheme 2). Additionally, copolymerization of 2 with e-caprolactone in different ratios was performed. GPC measurements and 1 H NMR spectroscopy proved that 2 was quantitatively incorporated into the polymer, leading to po… Show more
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