Abstract: A method for forming cascade polymers specifically utilizing the amine monomer of the formula The monomer is made by initially reacting nitromethane and CH2?CHCO2— TBu by nucleophilic addition to form the triester nitrotrialkanoate of the formula and then reducing the nitrosubstituent to afford the said amine monomer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 26, 2007
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2009
Assignee:
The University of South Florida
Inventors:
George R. Newkome, Charles N. Moorefield, Rajani K. Behera