Effects of base nature, base concentration and method of synthesis of titanium polyethers

Synthesis of titanium polyethers was effected via four low temperature polycondensation routes, namely the “normal” interfacial, “inverse” interfacial, aqueous solution and organic solution techniques. The greatest yields were obtained through use of the aqueous solution technique while no or small yields resulted from organic solution systems. Both sodium hydroxide and triethylamine proved to be satisfactory bases. No product was formed when...