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ATRP, subsequent azide substitution and 'click' chemistry: three reactions using one catalyst in one pot
Albert J de Graaf1, Enrico Mastrobattista, Cornelus F van Nostrum
1Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.082, 3508 TB Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
This communication describes a novel and fast reaction to substitute the living chain end after Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) by an azide functionality. The reaction is catalyzed by the ATRP catalyst at room temperature in aqueous solution and can be followed by a 'click' reaction using again the same catalyst.
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