Synthesis and Characterization of a New Benzofulvene Polymer Showing a Thermoreversible Polymerization Behavior

A new polymer based on a functionalized benzofulvene moiety has been synthesized by spontaneous
polymerization of the monomer in the solid state. This
polymer shows a very high molar mass, high solubility in
the most common organic solvents, and thermoreversible
polymerization properties. An interesting application in
synthesis is reported.