Synfacts 2011(6): 0618-0618  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260414
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Through-Space in a Boat

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jason R. Cox
I. Yamaguchi*, S. Jonai, Y. Matsuda
Shimane University, Matsue, Japan
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Publication Date:
19 May 2011 (online)

Significance

The synthesis of chiral and achiral piperazinium bearing ionic polymers is described. The authors use the ring opening of a pyridinium moiety as a vehicle for the formation of these helical polymers. The resulting polymers are obtained with moderate molecular weights (4600-7640 g/mol) and in good yields (72-92%).