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US 2011/0257356 A1Published application
Synthesis of Poly-(P-Aryleneethynylene)s in Neat Water Under Aerobic Conditions
AssigneeThe Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
InventorsYoun K. Kang, Pravas Deria, Michael J. Therien
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Abstract
Provided are ethyne synthons comprising boron and related methods. Also provided are related water-soluble arylethynylene polymers capable of being synthesized in neat water under aerobic conditions.
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A method for synthesizing an oligomer or a polymer, comprising;
- contacting a bisborylated alkyne and an arene bis([water-solubilizing group]) salt
- the contacting being performed in an aqueous environment.
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