Ring-opening (Co)Polymerization of Macrolactones Catalyzed by a Simple Organoaluminum Complex of MeAl(BHT)2

Key Points

• Investigate the use of a simple organoaluminum complex for the ring-opening polymerization of macrolactones to create degradable polyesters.
• Utilized an organoaluminum complex (MeAl(BHT)2) as a catalyst
• Conducted experiments on various macrolactones
• Analyzed the polymer properties using standard characterization techniques
• Successfully synthesized aliphatic long-chain polyesters with desirable mechanical properties
• Demonstrated the degradability of the resulting polymers under controlled conditions
• Confirmed effective catalyst performance in ROP of different macrolactones