A method has been developed that enables ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) to be facilitated electrochemically. Moreover, this approach can be conducted without traditional metal-based initiators or catalysts, providing an “all organic” ROMP protocol. We found that organic initiators can be activated electrochemically via anodic oxidation and subsequently engage strained cycloalkene monomers to initiate ROMP. We will discuss the development of the overall method, including initiator, mediator, and monomer compatibilities as well as mechanistic insights gained thus far.

Ring-opening metathesis oolymerization (ROMP) via electroorganic synthesis

249th National Meeting (2015)

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