Step-growth polymerisation of alkyl acrylates: Via concomitant oxa-Michael and transesterification reactions

Abstract

Herein we propose an auto-tandem catalytic approach towards the preparation of poly(ester-ether)s from simple alkyl acrylates and diols. By combining oxa-Michael addition with transesterification the preparation of hydroxy functionalised acrylate monomers can be avoided.