hi, there,
I am new to polymer chemistry, pardon me if this is a stupid question.
I have some AIBN initiated PMMA. Is there any chance we can change the CN group inherited from AIBN on the PMMA chain ends to amine group by reacting in THF with LiAlH4?
Thank you.
Xin
I would worry that you would reduce the esters as well as the nitriles. I don't have any specific experience/reference to point to however.
John
unlikley -you will reduce the ester groups in PMMA as well. It may be possible to hydrogenate it
Thanks a lot, that's exactly what I am worrying about.
Xin
Thank you for the information.
Xin
Why not try an initiator that is already amine-functionalized? Look up a company called Wako Azo initiators - they have a good selection of products.
great. Thank you very much.
Xin
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