Novel Thermoplastic Elastomers: Star-Blocks Consisting of Eight Poly(Styrene-b-Isobutylene) Arms Radiating from a Calix[8]Arene Core

1998 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunny Jacob ◽  
Istvan Majoros ◽  
Joseph P. Kennedy

Abstract The first synthesis by a core-first strategy of novel star-block copolymers consisting of eight poly(styrene-b-isobutylene) (PSt-b-PIB) arms radiating from a calix[8]arene core is described. An octafunctional methoxy calix[8]arene derivative was used to initiate the living polymerization of isobutylene (IB) to desirable molecular weights, then styrene (St) was added to obtain the sought star-blocks. Molecular weights and PSt contents were determined by triple-detector GPC and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Star-block thermoplastic elastomers containing 17–32% PSt showed high strength and elongation (up to ∼26 MPa and >500%) and relatively low melt viscosities. The mechanical and rheological properties of these star-blocks are superior to those of linear PSt-b-PIB-b-PSt triblocks. PIB-based thermoplastic elastomers may be of use as novel biomaterials.

2008 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Maganu ◽  
Filip Chiraleu ◽  
Constantin Draghici ◽  
Gheorghe Mihai

The previous data obtained by 1H-NMR spectroscopy established the existence of an asymmetry of the bond between Pd and p-allylic groups, even in the p-allyl-Pd complexes dimers which are considered usually symmetric dimers. The asymmetry of the bond depends by the substitutes of the allylic group. Other analytical methods were investigated for additional proof of the obtained results. Thus, this paper discusses how this asymmetry would be reflected in the infrared spectra and in the reaction of the complexes with carbon monoxide.


2020 ◽  
Vol 07 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Trapp ◽  
Corinna Schuster ◽  
Chris Drewniok ◽  
Dieter Greif ◽  
Martin Hofrichter

Background:: Chiral β-hydroxy esters and α-substituted β-hydroxy esters represent versatile building blocks for pheromones, β-lactam antibiotics and 1,2- or 1,3-aminoalcohols. Objective:: Synthesis of versatile α-substituted β-keto esters and their diastereoselective reduction to the corresponding syn- or anti-α-substituted β-hydroxy esters. Assignment of the relative configuration by NMR-spectroscopy after a CURTIUS rearrangement of α-substituted β-keto esters to 4-substituted 5-methyloxazolidin-2-ones. Method:: Diastereoselective reduction was achieved by using different LEWIS acids (zinc, titanium and cerium) in combination with complex borohydrides as reducing agents. Assignment of the relative configuration was verified by 1H-NMR spectroscopy after CURTIUS-rearrangement of α-substituted β-hydroxy esters to 4-substituted 5-methyloxazolidin-2-ones. Results:: For the syn-selective reduction, titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) in combination with a pyridine-borane complex (py BH3) led to diastereoselectivities up to 99% dr. High anti-selective reduction was achieved by using cerium trichloride (CeCl3) and steric hindered reducing agents such as lithium triethylborohydride (LiEt3BH). After CURTIUS-rearrangement of each α-substituted β-hydroxy ester to the corresponding 4-substituted 5-methyloxazolidin-2-one, the relative configuration was confirmed by 1H NMR-spectroscopy. Conclusion:: We have expanded the procedure of LEWIS acid-mediated diastereoselective reduction to bulky α-substituents such as the isopropyl group and the electron withdrawing phenyl ring.


1985 ◽  
Vol 50 (8) ◽  
pp. 1899-1905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Masojídková ◽  
Jaroslav Zajíček ◽  
Miloš Buděšínský ◽  
Ivan Rosenberg ◽  
Antonín Holý

Conformational properties of ribonucleoside 5'-O-phosphonylmethyl derivatives have been determined by 1H NMR spectroscopy and compared with those of natural nucleosides and 5'-nucleotides.


Author(s):  
Masanori Inagaki ◽  
Risa Iwakuma ◽  
Susumu Kawakami ◽  
Hideaki Otsuka ◽  
Harinantenaina L. Rakotondraibe

Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar Solasa ◽  
Manu Saraswathi Kesava Pillai ◽  
Vijendra Kumar ◽  
Ancy Smitha Alex ◽  
Srinivas Chinthalapalli ◽  
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