Catalyst for poly(lactide) synthesis and uses thereof
View Patent ↗A catalysts for poly(lactide) synthesis having the structure of Formula I: wherein R 1 and R 2 is, independently, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, and R 3 arylalkyl or substituted phenyl are disclosed. Method of synthesizing the catalysts and method of using the catalysts to prepare poly(lactides) and compositions comprising the catalyst are also disclosed.
1. A compound, having a structure of Formula I:
wherein:
R 1 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
R 2 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; and
R 3 is optionally substituted
wherein:
R 4 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy,
R 5 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, and
R 6 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 3 is
3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 3 is
4. The compound of claim 3 , wherein R 4 is —OCH(CH 3 ) 2 , R 6 is —OCH(CH 3 ) 2 , and R 5 is H.
5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R 1 is —OCH(CH 3 ) 2 and R 2 is —OCH(CH 3 ) 2 .
6. A composition, comprising a compound having Formula I:
wherein:
R 1 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
R 2 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; and
R 3 is optionally substituted
wherein:
R 4 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy,
R 5 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, and
R 6 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy.
7. A compound, having a structure of Formula I:
wherein:
R 1 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
R 2 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; and
R 3 is optionally substituted
8. A compound, having a structure of Formula I:
wherein:
R 1 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
R 2 is C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; and
R 3 is optionally substituted
wherein:
R 4 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
R 5 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; and
R 6 is selected from the group consisting of H and C 1 -C 6 alkoxy.