Step-Growth Polymerisation of Alkyl Acrylates via Concomitant Oxa-Michael and Transesterification Reactions

Abstract

Herein we propose an auto-tandem catalytic approach towards the preparation of poly(ester-ether)s from simple alkyl acrylates and diols. By combining oxa-Michael addition with transesterification the preparation of hydroxy functionalised acrylate monomers can be avoided.<br>