D. Brunelle
Jun 1, 1991
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Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A
Abstract
Abstract The application of o-nitrophenyl carbonate to preparation of aromatic carbonates and polycarbonates is described. The differences in reactivity of ortho- and para-nitrophenyl carbonates are elaborated. Reaction of o-nitrophenyl carbonate, bisphenol, and catalytic nucleophilic base affords clean formation of polycarbonates via trans-esterification at or below ambient temperatures.