Skip to Content
Merck
  • Group 4 salalen complexes for the production and degradation of polylactide.

Group 4 salalen complexes for the production and degradation of polylactide.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2011-08-13)
Emma L Whitelaw, Matthew G Davidson, Matthew D Jones
ABSTRACT

In this communication we report the preparation of highly active catalysts for the production of polylactide and the subsequent conversion of polylactide to methyl lactate. The use of these catalysts for potential recycling applications is discussed.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich
(−)-Methyl L-lactate, 98%, optical purity ee: 97% (GLC)