Asymmetric Kinetic Resolution Polymerization of Racemic O-Carboxyanhydride Catalyzed by Cinchona Alkaloids
Abstract
The enantioselective ring-opening polymerization of O-carboxyanhydride (OCA) has been demonstrated for the first time. Utilizing a cinchona alkaloid derivative featuring a confined chiral pocket, the asymmetric kinetic resolution polymerization (AKRP) of racemic OCA was achieved with a kinetic resolution coefficient (krel) up to 9.0, expanding the application scope of AKRP.
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