Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-24-2014
Disciplines
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry
Advisor
Chris Schaller, Chemistry
Abstract
This project analyzed the ring opening chemistry of D, L- lactide, γ – butyrolactone, valerolactone, dodecalactone and caprolactone. Starting with each of the above monomers, Sn(Oct)2,SnCl2, Zn(acac)2, ZnCL2, and AlCl3 were used as catalysts in the polymerization process. Initiators included benzyl alcohol, 2-phenylethanol and 1-butanol. The results of each reaction were analyzed by 1H-NMR and IR spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The results were collated to determine the most promising candidates for a student project in the teaching laboratory.
Recommended Citation
Wissler, Erin, "Ring-opening polymerization of lactones and lactides: An organic chemistry lab synthesis" (2014). Celebrating Scholarship & Creativity Day (2011-2017). 23.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/elce_cscday/23