Polymerisation of a terpene-derived lactone: A bio-based alternative to ԑ-caprolactone

Helena Quilter; Marc Hutchby; Matthew Davidson; Matthew Jones

doi:10.1039/C6PY02033J

Polymerisation of a terpene-derived lactone: A bio-based alternative to ԑ-caprolactone

Helena Quilter, Marc Hutchby, Matthew Davidson, Matthew Jones

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Abstract

A high-yielding 4-step process for converting a naturally occuring terpene, β-pinene, into a substituted ԑ-caprolactone is herein reported. Investigations into the ring-opening polymerisation and copolymerisation of this monomer are also described.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	833-837
Journal	Polymer Chemistry
Volume	8
Issue number	5
Early online date	21 Dec 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/C6PY02033J
Publication status	Published - 7 Feb 2017

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