Stereospecific polymerization of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes with C(sp3)–H bond as the dormant species

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a method for creating chiral polymers with distinct C3 repeating units through stereospecific polymerization.
• Conducted stereospecific ring-opening polymerization of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes.
• Utilized C(sp3)–H bonds as dormant species in the polymerization process.
• Successfully synthesized chiral polymers with unique C3 repeating units.
• Yield and stereospecificity of polymerization were quantified, demonstrating significant improvements.