Silane-induced ring-opening polymerization of 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-2-oxa-1,3-disilacyclopentane catalyzed by a triruthenium cluster

Kouki Matsubara, Jun Ichi Terasawa, Hideo Nagashima

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Abstract

The silane-induced ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic siloxane, 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-2-oxa-1,3-disilacyclopentane (2), is catalyzed by a ruthenium cluster, Mw/Mn = 1.5-3.0. The molecular weight of the polymer can be controlled by changing the concentration of the monomer solution. Addition of acetone results in formation of the polymer with Mn = 4400, spectroscopic analysis of which reveals existence of a siloxy and an isopropoxy moieties at the end group.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)145-152
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Organometallic Chemistry
Volume660
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 22 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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