Poly(bridged bicycle)s synthesized via cyclopolymerization of cyclic diacrylates

Abstract

Cyclopolymerization of cyclic diacrylate monomers prepared via a reversible conjugate substitution reaction provided polymers with bridged bicyclic skeletons. The monomer derived from salicylic acid formed a stable conformation with two vinyl groups close together, resulting in selective cyclopolymerization to afford polymers with high glass transition temperatures.