Polymers from sugars and CS2: synthesis and ring-opening polymerisation of sulfur-containing monomers derived from 2-deoxy- d-ribose and d-xylose

Eva M. López-vidal, Georgina L. Gregory, Gabriele Kociok-Kohn, Antoine Buchard

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Abstract

Thionocarbonate (–O–CS–O–) and xanthate (–S–CS–O–) cyclic monomers were synthesised by cyclothiocarbonation of 2-deoxy-D-ribose- and D-xylose-derived diols with carbon disulfide, then polymerised using organocatalytic ring-opening methods. Regular polymer linkages were obtained, with the sugar backbone influencing the regioselectivity of monomer opening. Thermal analysis revealed lower glass transition temperatures compared to carbonate analogues and a low onset of thermal degradation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1577-1582
Number of pages6
JournalPolymer Chemistry
Volume9
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Apr 2018

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Organic Chemistry

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