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Chem. Commun., 2004, 422 - 423, DOI: 10.1039/b313954a

Cross metathesis functionalization of polyolefins

Robert T. Mathers and Geoffrey W. Coates

A cross metathesis strategy is reported for the post-polymerization functionalization of the pendant vinyl groups present in a range of polyolefin architectures. This represents a general strategy for the synthesis of tailored random and block copolymers as well as homopolymers.

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