Azodicarboxylate as a comonomer for radical polymerization to incorporate nitrogen–nitrogen single bonds into the polymer chain

In organic synthesis, azodicarboxylates are frequently used as an aza‐dienophile and electrophilic amination agent. To create carbon–nitrogen bonds, azodicarboxylates typically react with nucleophiles or radicals. This report explores its reactivity as a co‐monomer towards radical polymerization to introduce nitrogen–nitrogen single bonds into the polymer chain. Azodicarboxylates are capable of copolymerizing with styrenic monomers to achieve linear polymers with 40% feed.