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Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (4-cyano-4-pentanoate dodecyl trithiocarbonate)

average Mn 5,400

Synonym(s):

Dodecyl-trithiocarbonate-cyano PEG, PEG-RAFT, Poly(ethylene glycol)methyl ether 4-cyano-4-[(dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)sulfanyl]pentanoate

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UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

mol wt

average Mn 5,400

transition temp

Tm 55-60 °C

PDI

≤1.1

Ω-end

4-cyano-4-pentanoate dodecyl trithiocarbonate

α-end

methoxy

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Need help choosing the correct RAFT Agent? Please consult the RAFT Agent to Monomer compatibility table.

Application

RAFT agent for controlled radical polymerization; especially suited for the polymerization of styrene, acrylate, and acrylamide monomers to make lithographically and biologically important PEG-block copolymers. Chain Transfer Agent (CTA)

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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RAFT Agent Design and Synthesis
Keddie, D. J.; et al.
Macromolecules, 45, 5321-5342 (2012)

Articles

Functional RAFT Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization is rapidly moving to the forefront in construction of drug and gene delivery vehicles.

Functional Biomaterials Synthesized by Double-Head Polymerization Agents

Over the past two decades, the rapid advance of controlled living polymerization (CLP) techniques.

Protein- and Peptide- Polymer Conjugates by RAFT Polymerization

The modification of biomacromolecules, such as peptides and proteins, through the attachment of synthetic polymers has led to a new family of highly advanced biomaterials with enhanced properties.

Micro Review of RAFT Polymerization

Micro review of reversible addition/fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization.

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Protocols

Concepts and Tools for RAFT Polymerization

We present an article about RAFT, or Reversible Addition/Fragmentation Chain Transfer, which is a form of living radical polymerization.

Typical Procedures for Polymerizing via RAFT

We presents an article featuring procedures that describe polymerization of methyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate homopolymers and a block copolymer as performed by researchers at CSIRO.

Polymerizing via ATRP

Polymerization via ATRP procedures demonstrated by Prof. Dave Haddleton's research group at the University of Warwick.

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