Abstract In order to obtain comonomers for the free-radical polymerization of acrylic or vinylic monomers, cyclic disufides were synthesized. Ester or amide functions were introduced in these cyclic molecules in order to afford easily degradable centers in the copolymers chains. Looking for disulfide esters or disulfide amides from commercial materials, we have selected the synthesis of ten-membered cyclic disulfide-containing diamides and diesters. As it ...