title: A simple method for controlling dendritic architecture and diversity: A parallel monomer combination approach
abstract: A novel parallel monomer combination approach to manipulating the architectural disposition of dendritic macromolecules is described. It harnesses the synthetic speed and power of the double-stage convergent growth approach and classical parallel synthesis to prepare diverse series of dendrimers that possess a predetermined number and arrangement of "internal" functional moieties. This methodology is applied for the preparation of a novel family of poly(benzyl ether) dendrimers possessing 1-15 "internal" allyloxy groups, which are displayed in a highly controlled, layer-specific, generational manner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-1460, USA.
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Chrisstoffels
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Frechet