Synthesis, characterization of a novel zinc diamine–bisphenolate complex and its application as an initiator for ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide

A novel zinc complex diaminebis(phenolate) [zinc 2,2-{μ-(N,N′-dimethylethyleneamino)dimethyl}-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenolate)] (LZn) was synthesized, structurally characterized, and its application as an initiator for the ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide was reported.

A novel zinc complex diaminebis(phenolate) [zinc 2,2-{μ-(N-N′-dimethylethyleneamino)dimethyl}-bis(4,6-di-tert-butylphenolate)] (LZn) was synthesized, structurally characterized, and its application as an initiator for the ring-opening polymerization of rac-lactide was reported.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide