Analysis of the products of the anionic oligomerisation of a phosphaalkene using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
The first use of MALDI-TOF MS in the study of the products of RLi (R = Me, Bu) initiated oligomerisation of P[double bond, length as m-dash]C bonds is reported. These studies may be considered as models for analogous polymerisation reactions. The detected linear products with R-P and C-H end-groups are consistent with a chain growth mechanism similar to that known for olefins. Interestingly, the results suggest that backbiting may compete with chain growth.
Gillon
Bronwyn H
BH
Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Gates
Derek P
DP