We report a highly efficient organocatalyzed route to polythioethers which requires low catalyst loadings, proceeds rapidly at room temperature, and is effective for several different monomers. Computational investigations of the reaction mechanism revealed an unexpected, dual-activation role for the organocatalyst. The remarkable reactivity of the catalyst systems enables the opens up new avenues for polythioether materials processing, fabrication, and functionalization with easy the removal of byproducts.

Organocatalyzed synthesis of polythioethers

254th National Meeting (2017)

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