Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of 7-tert-butoxybicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene

Abstract

Novel ring-opened metathesis polymers are prepared from 7-tert-butoxybicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene and various 7-substituted derivatives using two initiators; their microstructures provide evidence that propagation occurs through the endo as well as the exo faces.