Effect of metallosupramolecular polymer concentration on the synthesis of poly[n]catenanes.

ABSTRACT: Poly[n]catenanes are a class of polymers that are composed entirely of interlocked rings. One synthetic route to these polymers involves the formation of a metallosupramolecular polymer (MSP) that consists of alternating units of macrocyclic and linear thread components. Ring closure of the thread components has been shown to yield a mixture of cyclic, linear, and branched poly[n]catenanes. Reported herein are investigations into this synthetic methodology, with a focus on a more detailed understanding of the crude product distribution and how the concentration of the MSP during the ring closing reaction impacts the resulting poly[n]catenanes. In addition to a better understanding of the molecular products obtained in these reactions, the results show that the concentr

SUBMITTER: Tranquilli MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8246094 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature