Synthesis and characterization of polymers derived from 2,5-dimethoxy-terephthaldehyde and 2,5-dimethoxy-terephthalic acid

Polyamides were synthesized from 2,5-dimethoxyterephthaloyl dichloride and diamines. Also, polyimines and polyaldoles were prepared from 2,5-dimethoxy-terephthaldehyde with diamines and ketones. The polymers were characterized by elemental analysis and infrared and NMR spectroscopy. Their intrinsic viscosity, glass transition temperature, and thermaldecomposition temperatures were determined.