Cyclic polymer has recently attracted much attention from viewpoint of its properties different from those of the corresponding linear one. We report herein a novel synthetic protocol of cyclic polymer from linear polymer via rotaxanation directed toward linear-cyclic reversible polymer topology change. As shown in the following figure, the synthesis of cyclic polymer from linear polymer and the mutual conversion of linear and cyclic polymers are achieved.

Rational synthesis of cyclic polymer via rotaxanation of linear polymer directed toward linear-cyclic reversible topology conversion

245th National Meeting (2013)

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