Table 1. Characterization of Polymers P1–P9 by NMR and SEC.
| polymera | UPy feedb [mol %] | conversionc [%] | observed UPyd [mol %] | DPe | Mnf [KDa] | Đg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 51 | 2.15 | |
| P2 | 0 | 99 | 247 | 76 | 2.16 | |
| P3 | 0 | 99 | 495 | 135 | 2.06 | |
| P4 | 5 | 100 | 4 | 100 | 55 | 2.05 |
| P5 | 5 | 99 | 5 | 248 | 84 | 1.81 |
| P6 | 5 | 80 | 5 | 400 | 187 | 1.70 |
| P7 | 10 | 99 | 9 | 99 | 66 | 1.85 |
| P8 | 10 | 97 | 8 | 242 | 89 | 1.92 |
| P9 | 10 | 88 | 8 | 440 | 161 | 1.45 |
Theoretical molar percentage of UPy-urea monomer 5 incorporated into the polymer.
Monomer conversion determined by 1H-NMR spectroscopy in chloroform-d.
Observed molar percentage of UPy-urea monomer 5 incorporated into the polymer.
Degree of polymerization (DP) calculated from the monomer conversion.
Number average molecular weight (Mn) measured by SEC at 1 mg mL–1 in THF.
Molar mass dispersity index obtained from SEC.