Isospecific polymerization of racemic epoxides: a catalyst system for the synthesis of highly isotactic polyethers

Peter C. B. Widger, Syud M. Ahmed, Wataru Hirahata, Renee M. Thomas, Emil B. Lobkovsky, Geoffrey W. Coates

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Abstract

A highly active bimetallic cobalt catalyst system is reported for the polymerization of racemic terminal epoxides to yield isotactic polyethers. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2010.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2935
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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