Issue 39, 2024

Imide-yne click polymerization: a new and versatile tool for the toolbox of X-yne click polymerization

Abstract

The Michael reaction, a cornerstone in organic chemistry, continues to revolutionize the field with its unparalleled versatility in forming carbon–carbon, carbon–oxygen, carbon–nitrogen, and carbon–sulfur bonds, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in complex molecule and macromolecule construction. In this study, imide-yne reaction was employed at the macromolecular level for the first time to prepare linear poly(imide ester)s. A wide range of bisimides and dipropiolates were reacted through imide-yne click polymerization in the presence of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2] octane (DABCO) at room temperature. The polymerizations proceed in an anti-Markovnikov fashion, yielding the E-isomer as the major product. Polymers were obtained in high yields and their molecular weights were found to be in the range of 5.64–12.67 kDa. The remaining unreacted double bonds in the linear polymers were found to undergo further functionalization with thiols using a strong organocatalyst 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD), which was also supported by a model study. Post-polymerization modification study prompted us to prepare imide-yne monomers that can react with dithiols to synthesize poly(imide thioether)s through nucleophilic thiol–ene click reaction using TBD as the catalyst. The obtained polymers displayed a wide range of glass transition temperatures and thermal stability. Thus, it can be said that the proposed method enables the synthesis of new polyimide-based structures with tailorable thermal properties. It is believed that the proposed strategy will make a significant contribution to expanding the versatility of active alkyne chemistry at the macromolecular level.

Graphical abstract: Imide-yne click polymerization: a new and versatile tool for the toolbox of X-yne click polymerization

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
22 Ago 2024
Accepted
12 Sep 2024
First published
13 Sep 2024

Polym. Chem., 2024,15, 3991-4004

Imide-yne click polymerization: a new and versatile tool for the toolbox of X-yne click polymerization

O. Aslanturk, G. Sagdic, E. Cakmakci, H. Durmaz and U. S. Gunay, Polym. Chem., 2024, 15, 3991 DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00918E

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