Telomerization

Telomerization is a reaction that produces a particular kind of oligomer with two distinct end groups. The oligomer is called a telomer. Some telomerizations proceed by radical pathways, many do not. A generic equation is: where M is the monomer, and A and B are the end groups, and n is the degree of polymerization. One example is the coupled dimerization and hydroesterification of 1,3-butadiene. This step produces a doubly unsaturated C9-ester: 2 CH2=CH-CH=CH2 + CO + CH3OH → CH2=CH(CH2)3CH=CHCH2CO2CH3

Telomerization

Telomerization is a reaction that produces a particular kind of oligomer with two distinct end groups. The oligomer is called a telomer. Some telomerizations proceed by radical pathways, many do not. A generic equation is: where M is the monomer, and A and B are the end groups, and n is the degree of polymerization. One example is the coupled dimerization and hydroesterification of 1,3-butadiene. This step produces a doubly unsaturated C9-ester: 2 CH2=CH-CH=CH2 + CO + CH3OH → CH2=CH(CH2)3CH=CHCH2CO2CH3