| abstract |
A method of preparing a functionalized polymer comprising the steps of initiatingnthe formation and propagation of an anionically-polymerized living polymer, andnterminating the propagation of the living polymer by reacting the polymer with anterminating agent selected from the group of agents defined by the formulas (III),n(IV), and (V)n nwhere C is a carbon atom, S is a sulfur atom, X is a halogen atom, R 2 and R 4 arenindependently selected from hydrogen and carbon-based moieties, and where thenphenyl groups are selected from unsubstituted and substituted phenyl groups. |