title: The addition polymerization of a p=c bond: a route to new phosphine polymers.
abstract: Addition polymerization, the most general method of preparation for organic polymers, has successfully been extended to P=C bonds. The polymerization of a phosphaalkene has been initiated by thermolysis or with alkyllithium reagents. The unprecedented poly(methylenephosphine)s are easily oxidized using oxygen or sulfur to give air stable macromolecules. A molecular weight (M(w)) of 35000 g/mol for the poly(methylenephosphine sulfude) was estimated by light-scattering GPC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z1.
authors.forename: Chi-Wing
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Tsang
authors.forename: Mandy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yam
authors.forename: Derek P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Gates