Synthesis of an Alternating Polycation with the Dense 1,2,3-Triazole Backbone

Abstract

Polycations are an important class of water-soluble polymers because they form polyion complexes with DNA. Thus, the synthesis of polycations with controlled monomer sequences will be of increasing importance for the formation of well-defined polyion complexes. In this study, cationic homopolymer and alternating copolymer with the dense triazole backbone were synthesized by copper(I)-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition polymerization. The polycations obtained were characterized by potentiometric and turbidimetric titrations, and by complex formation with poly(acrylic acid).

Key words

alternating copolymers - polycations - dense triazole backbone - copper(I)-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition - heterodimers

Publication History

Received: 26 October 2023

Accepted after revision: 20 November 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
20 November 2023

Article published online:
08 January 2024

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