D. V. Meirvenne, Nancy Haucourt, E. Goethals
Feb 1, 1990
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Polymer Bulletin
Abstract
SummaryThe reaction of trimethylsilyl iodide (TMSI) with 1,3-dioxolane (DXL) leads to the formation of 1-trimethylsiloxy-4-iodo-3-oxabutane. In combination with tetrabutyl ammonium triflate this compound can be used as an initiator for the polymerization of vinyl ethers. According to a living polymerization mechanism, the polymers are characterized by controlled molecular weights and narrow molecular weight distributions. The trimethylsiloxy head group originating from the initiation reaction is easily transformed into a primary hydroxyl function by hydrolysis.