| abstract |
Compounds of formula (1), wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 haloalkyl, phenyl, and substituted phenyl; X is selected from the group comprising sulfur, sulphone, disulfide; Y is selected from oxygen, carbon, N-H, N-alkyl, N-aryl, or sulfur; and Z is any linking functionality. The compounds represent a new class of ring opening monomers. |