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Synthesis, Structure And Attempted Polymerization Of A Diepoxide Macrocycle, Paul Yarincik, Jeffrey H. Glans

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A novel diepoxide containing paracyclophane was synthesized by peracid oxidation of a known paracyclophane diene. The resulting diepoxide was characterized. It was investigated as a potential monomer for a cyclophane containing polyether by cationic ring opening polymerization. None of the standard catalyst systems for such a polymerization were successful in producing polymer.