Highly cross-linked polymeric supports

摘要

A polymer useful as a solid support for a variety of applications is provided. The polymer is prepared from a composition comprising at least one type of olefinic monomer and a multifunctional oxyethylene-containing meth(acrylate) crosslinker of the following formula (I): <IMAGE> (I) wherein: (a) R1, R2, and R3 are each independently hydrogen or a methyl group; (b) R4 is hydrogen or an organic group or substituent that can interact in the polymerization and/or crosslinking process or is nonreactive under the conditions of the polymerization and/or crosslinking process; and (c) each of l, m, and n is no greater than about 100.