Multiblock copolymer synthesis via controlled radical polymerization in aqueous dispersions. Part 1: Synthesis of S-tert-alkyl-N,N-alkoxycarbonylalkyldithiocarbamates

In a novel two- or three-step synthetic route, S-(1,4-phenylenebis(propane-2,2-diyl)) bis(N-methyldithiocarbamate) is reacted at low temperature with various alkyl chloroformates to form various S-tert-alkyl-N,N-alkoxycarbonylmethyl-dithiocarbamate RAFT agents. Also an alternative and novel synthetic route towards S-(1,4-phenylenebis(propane-2,2-diyl)) bis(N-methyldithiocarbamate), is proposed.