Direct monitoring of reactive intermediate in anionic polymerization of methacrylates

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Flowmicro In-Line Analysis-Driven Design of Reactions mediated by Unstable Intermediates: Flash Monitoring Approach
Ashikari, Y.; Yoshioka, R.; Yonekura, Y.; Yoo, D. E.; Okamoto, K.; Nagaki, A.
Chem. Eur. J. 2024, 30, e202303774.
DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303774

The reaction conditions for the anionic polymerization of methacrylates were determined by direct observation of the polymerization active species. This approach enabled the anionic polymerization of methacrylates with oligoethylene glycol side chains, which was difficult with conventional methods.