Polymerisation of a terpene-derived lactone: a bio-based alternative to ε-caprolactone?

Polymer Chemistry Pub Date: 2016-12-21 DOI: 10.1039/C6PY02033J

Abstract

A high-yielding 4-step process for converting a naturally occurring terpene, β-pinene, into a substituted ε-caprolactone is herein reported. Investigations into the ring-opening polymerisation and copolymerisation of this monomer are also described.

Graphical abstract: Polymerisation of a terpene-derived lactone: a bio-based alternative to ε-caprolactone
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