Abstract
The copolymerization of ethylene and 1,7-octadiene (OD) was investigated with a constrained-geometry catalyst. The 13C NMR spectrum of the copolymer indicated cyclization insertion of the OD unit in the penultimate position after a single ethylene insertion step. This unique insertion mode of OD forms a 1,5-disubstituted cyclononane unit in the main chain of polyethylene.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1623-1627 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Macromolecular Rapid Communications |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Sept 24 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 1,7-octadiene
- Catalysts
- Copolymerization
- Ethylene
- Insertion mode
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry