Macromolecules, Vol.33, No.12, 4472-4477, 2000
Complex formation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) with cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins (CDs) have been found to form inclusion complexes with poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PEC) to give crystalline compounds. alpha- and gamma-CD formed complexes with these polyesters in high yields, although beta-CD gave complexes in moderate yields. The yields of the complexes decreased with increasing molecular weight of the polymer. a-CD-PEC complexes are stoichiometric one-to-one (cyclodextrin: monomer unit) compounds, and gamma-CD-PEC complexes are one-to-two compounds when the molecular weights of PEC are low. The complexes were isolated and characterized by H-1 NMR, C-13 CP/MAS NMR, and X-ray diffraction studies. The inclusion modes are discussed.
Keywords:SOLID-STATE POLYCONDENSATION;SIDE-CHAIN POLYROTAXANES;INCLUSION COMPLEXES;ALPHA-CYCLODEXTRIN;CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE;GAMMA-CYCLODEXTRIN;POLY(PROPYLENE GLYCOL);POLY(ETHYLENEGLYCOL);MOLECULAR THREADS;BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN