Ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) of cyclopentene has captured the interest of polymer chemist since the 1950s. While the field of ROMP has blossomed over the recent years and provided chemist a new tool to synthesize precision materials, the use of low strain cyclopentene has been overlooked due to challenges associated with it. Recently, our group has advantageously used the low ring stain to allow for total control on the polymerization of cyclopentene and derivatives. This methodology has allowed access to structurally complex materials, such a graft polymers, that were previously unobtainable in a controlled manner. Insight into this journey and new ways to use cyclopentenes low ring strain advantageously will be discussed.

Leveraging low ring strain: The path towards precision polypentenamers

2019 Spring National Meeting

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