Abstract
Amorphous poly(thioarylene)s containing a methyl substituent and/or an ether bond in the main chain were prepared via oxidative polymerization of diaryl disulfides using 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone. The resulting poly(thio-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenylene) having alternating ether and thioether bonds shows a better solvent solubility and has a higher glass transition temperature (Tg) (182°C) than non-substituted poly(thio-1,4-phenylene). Polymerization of methyl substituted diphenyl ether derivatives with disulfur dichloride has been also developed for a one-pot synthesis of amorphous poly(thioarylene)s.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 595-607 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 197 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 Feb |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry