An easy accessible homologous set of first to fifth generation dendritic methacrylic macromonomers and their polymerizations

Abstract

A practical and step-efficient synthesis of a novel homologous series of G1–G5 dendronized macromonomers and their G1–G4 polymers is described. All dendronized polymers have tert-butyl-protected carboxylic acid functions at the dendrons peripheries and are thus ideal candidates for subsequent “surface” engineering. In this regard they complement another existing series.