Table 1. Molecular Weights and Polydispersity Indices (PDIs) of PDCs.
| polymer | theor Mw | Mn(NMR)a | Mn(GPC)b | PDIc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCL3.5K-G3-PEG600-NH2 | 9297 | 7075 | –d | –d |
| PCL3.5K-G3-PEG600-Ac | 9505 | 7313 | 8020 | 1.052 |
| PCL3.5K-G3-PEG600-COOH | 9521 | 7568 | 7998 | 1.303 |
| PCL3.5K-G3-PEG600-Rhod | 9755 | 6839 | 7538 | 1.164 |
Number-averaged molecular weight, Mn, estimated by 1H NMR.
Measured by GPC using dn/dc values.
Calculated by weight-average molecular weights divided by number-average molecular weights using the data obtained by GPC.
Not measured due to the limited solubility of amine-terminated PDC in THF.