Preparation and characterization of 1,2,3-triazole-cured polymers from endcapped azides and alkynes

Alan R. Katritzky, Nabin K. Meher, Sureyya Hanci, Reena Gyanda, Srinivasa R. Tala, Sindhu Mathai, Randolph S. Duran, Sophie Bernard, Firouzeh Sabri, Sandeep K. Singh, Jacek Doskocz, David A. Ciaramitaro

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Abstract

Fourteen commercial polyols have been characterized by GPC, NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. From these, eight corresponding tosylates, six nitrate esters, seven mesylates, 13 alkynes, and 14 azides have been prepared and all these derivatives have been fully characterized. Five alkyne monomers and eight azide monomers were also prepared. Twelve alkynes and 13 azides (functionality 2-4) were combined in 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions under neat conditions to prepare triazole-cured polymers, avoiding any heavy metal catalyst. Characterization by NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and gel permeation chromatography indicated triazole polymers 14, 22, 23, 28, and 30 with degrees of polymerization of 17-28 to be the best candidates for future work.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)238-256
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crosslinking
  • Endcapping
  • Gel permeation chromatography
  • Gels
  • Triazole-polymers

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