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His polymerization mechanism, therefore, is based on known reactions of metal alkoxides with
carbonyl compounds. Side reactions, like a Meerwein-Ponndorf or a Tischenko, should be expected
and were included into the reaction scheme:
Main Reaction
Side Reaction
MeR
O
R
Me
O
O
R
R
Me
O
M
eerwin-Ponn
dorf
O
O
Me
Oppenauer
O
Me
R
O
O
O
Me
R
O
O
R
O
O
O
Me
O
Me
etc
R
O
O
O
