Aromatic polyisophthalamides with N-benzylidene pendant groups

A new series of modified polyisophthalamides bearing N-benzylidene pendant groups was prepared by reacting various aromatic diamines with 5-(N-benzylidene) isophthalic acid. The latter was synthesized from the reaction of 5-aminoisophthalic acid with benzaldehyde and characterized by IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. Triphenyl phosphite and pyridine was used as condensing agents for preparing polyamides. In addition, the corresponding unsubstituted polyisophthalamides were prepared under identical experimental conditions for comparative purposes. Characterization of modified polyamides was accomplished by IR as well as inherent viscosity measurements. They showed a slightly lower solubility in various media than the corresponding unsubstituted polyamides. The cured modified polyamides displayed significantly higher thermal stability than the cured unsubstituted polyamides. They were stable up to 355–308°C in N₂ or air and afforded anaerobic char yield of 66–61% at 800°C. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Heat-Resistant thermosetting polyamide and polymides with styrlpyridine segments derived from 2,2′-(1,4-phenylenedivinylene) bisaminoquinoline

The nitration of quinaldine by fuming nitric and sulfuric acid afforded nitroquinaldine. It was condensed with a half molar amount of 1,4-benzenedicarbaldehyde in the presence of acetic anhydride to yield 2,2′-(1,4-phenylenedivinylene) bisnitroquinoline. The latter was catalytically hydrogenated to the corresponding diamine, PBAQ. The new polyamide and polymides bearing styrylpyridine segments were prepared utilizing PBAQ as starting material. In addition, a model diamide and diimide were synthesized and characterized IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. Inherent viscosities of polymers ranged from 0.31 to 0.60 dl/g. Certain polymer precursors such as a bismaleimide and bisnadimide were synthesized from the reactions of PBAQ with maleic and nadic anhydride, respectively. Their curing behavior was investigated by DTA. Curing of polyamide, polyimides, and polymer precursors at 240°C for 15 h yielded crosslinked polymers. They were stable up to 329–310°C in N₂ or air and afforded a char yield of 67–62% in N₂ at 800°C. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Soluble aromatic polyamide and polyimides derived from di(aminophenyl) acetylenediurea

New aromatic polyamide and polyimides were prepared from di(aminophenyl)acetylenediurea. In addition, model compounds were synthesized and their IR spectra were in agreement with those of the corresponding polymers. The polymers were amorphous and readily soluble in polar aprotic solvents (DMF, NMP, DMSO) and certain acids (H₂SO₄, CCl₃COOH). The hydrophilicity of polyamide was estimated by measuring the isothermal water absorption. The polyamide softened at 260°C but no softening was observed for polyimides. The glass transition temperatures of polymers were determined by the TMA method and they were in the range of 235–310°C. The polymers were stable up to 359–404°C in N₂ or air and afforded char yields of 53–65% at 800°C in N₂. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

New organosoluble and thermally stable poly(amide‐imide)s with benzoxazole or benzothiazole pendent groups: synthesis and characterization

Two new benzoxazole or benzothiazole‐containing diimide‐dicarboxylic acid monomers, such as 2‐[3,5‐bis(N‐trimellitimidoyl)phenyl]benzoxazole ( 2 _o ) or 2‐[3,5‐bis(N‐trimellitimidoyl)phenyl]benzothiazole ( 2 _s ) were synthesized from the condensation reaction between 3,5‐diaminobenzoic acid and 2‐aminophenol or 2‐aminothiophenol in polyphosphoric acid (PPA) with subsequent reaction of trimellitic anhydride in the presence of glacial acetic acid, respectively, and two new series of modified aromatic poly(amide‐imide)s were prepared. This preparation was done with pendent benzoxazole or benzothiazole units from the newly synthesized diimide‐dicarboxylic acid and various aromatic diamines by triphenyl phosphite‐activated polycondensation. In addition, the corresponding unsubstituted poly(amide‐imide)s were prepared under identical experimental conditions for comparative purposes. Characterization of polymers was accomplished by inherent viscosity measurements, FT‐IR, UV–visible, ¹H‐NMR spectroscopy and thermogravimetry. The polymers were obtained in quantitative yields with inherent viscosities between 0.39 and 0.81 dl g^?1. The solubilities of modified poly(amide‐imide)s in common organic solvents as well as their thermal stability were enhanced compared to those of the corresponding unmodified poly(amide‐imide)s. The glass transition temperature, 10% weight loss temperature, and char yields at 800°C were, respectively, 7–26°C, 17–46°C and 2–5% higher than those of the unmodified polymers. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthesis and characterization of norbornane-containing cardo polyamides

A new diamine, 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]norbornane (BAPN), containing both ether and norbornane cardo groups, was synthesized in three steps started from norcamphor. A series of cardo polyamides were obtained by the direct polycondensation of BAPN and various aromatic dicarboxylic acids in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. Polyamides had inherent viscosities in the range of 0.82–1.58 dL g⁻¹, and were readily soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as NMP, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and N,N-dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. These polymers were cast in DMAc solution into transparent, flexible, and tough films that were further characterized by X-ray and mechanical analysis. All the polymers were amorphous, and the polyamide films had a tensile strength range of 71–89 MPa, an elongation at break range of 5–9%, and a tensile modulus range of 2.0–2.3 GPa. Polyamides showed glass transition temperatures in the range of 256–296°C as measured by DSC and thermogravimetric analysis indicated no weight loss below 450°C in nitrogen and air atmosphere. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 2791–2794, 1999     

Laminating resins obtained from 2,2′-(1,4-phenylenedivinylene)bispyridine bismaleimides and maleimide-terminated styrylpyridine prepolymers

A new bismaleimide (2a) , biscitraconimide (2b) , and bisnadimide (4) were synthesized by reacting 2-amino-6-methylpyridine with an equimolar amount of maleic, citraconic, or nadic anhydride, respectively, and then with a half molar amount of 1,4-benzenedicarbaldehyde in the presence of acetic anhydride. They, as well as the intermediate amic acids ( 1a, 1b, and 3 ) were characterized by IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. The DTA thermograms showed that crosslinking of polymer precursors started at 180–212°C. The crosslinked resins obtained from 2a and 2b were stable up to 300–313°C and afforded anaerobic char yield of 53–60% at 800°C. The cured resin of 4 was less thermostable. In addition, end-capping of styrylpyridine prepolymers was accomplished by reacting 2,6-dimethylpyridine (n mol) with 1,4-benzenedicarbaldehyde (n + 1 mol) in acetic anhydride to yield a formyl-terminated styrylopyridine prepolymer. The latter reacted with the maleamic acid 1a (2 mol) to afford a series of maleimide-terminated styrylpyridine prepolymers MTSOs. They showed lower curing temperatures than did the ordinary poly(styrylpyridine). Their cured resins did not lose weight up to 310–344°C both in N₂ or air and afforded anaerobic char yield of 66-72% at 800°C.     

METAL ADHESIVE PROPERTIES OF POLYAMIDES HAVING 4,5-DI(1,4-PHENYLENE)-IMIDAZOLEDIYL STRUCTURE

Polyamides were synthesized by the direct polycondensation of aromatic diamines containing 4,5-imidazolediyl structure with aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, and the metal adhesive properties of these polymaides were studied. The inherent viscosity of the obtained polyamides was in the range of 0.28 to 0.71 dl g^?1. The decomposition temperatures (T _ds) of the obtained polyamides were above 400°C and their glass transition temperatures (T _gs) were from 168 to 198°C. These polyamides also showed good solubilities in polar solvents, such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and formic acid. A standard tensile test was performed in order to examine the adhesive property of these polyamides for stainless steel, and the obtained polyamides showed excellent tensile strengths, e.g. polyamide P1s derived from 4,5-di(4-aminophenyl)imidazole (DAPI) and sebasic acid had values of 212 kgf cm^?2 at 20°C, 183 kgf cm^?2 at 120°C, and 133 kgf cm^?2 at 180°C. A commercially available epoxy resin was also examined, and showed great tensile strength at 20°C. However, the strength of the epoxy resin was found to decrease with increasing temperature, whereas polyamide having 4,5-imidazolediyl structure retains its strength at temperatures of up to 180°C. In addition, the polyamide was also derived from 4,4″-diamino-o-terphenyl(DAOT) (rather than DAPI) and sebasic acid, and the properties of the polyamides derived, respectively from DAPI and DAOT were compared.     

Synthesis and properties of new polyamides derived from 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)-2,5-di-tert-butylbenzene and aromatic dicarboxylic acids

The diamine 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)-2,5-di-tert-butylbenzene, containing symmetric, bulky di-tert-butyl substituents and a flexible ether unit, was synthesized and used to prepare a series of polyamides by the direct polycondensation with various aromatic dicarboxylic acids in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. All the polymers were obtained in quantitative yields with inherent viscosities of 0.32–1.27 dL g⁻¹. Most of these polyamides, except II _a , II _d , and II _e , showed an amorphous nature and dissolved in polar solvents and less polar solvents. Polyamides derived from 4,4′-sulfonyldibenzoic acid, 4,4′-(hexafluoro-isopropylidene)dibenzoic acid, and 5-nitroisophthalic acid were even soluble in a common organic solvent such as THF. Most polyamide films could be obtained by casting from their N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) solutions. The polyamide films had a tensile strength range of 49–78 MPa, an elongation range at break of 3–5%, and a tensile modulus range of 1.57–2.01 GPa. These polyamides had glass transition temperatures ranging between 253 and 276°C, and 10% mass loss temperatures were recorded in the range 402–466°C in nitrogen atmosphere. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 36: 1069–1074, 1998     

Synthesis and characterization of new soluble polyamides derived from 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl-2,2-bis[4-(4-carboxyphenoxy)phenyl]propane

A series of new soluble polyamides having isopropylidene and methyl-substituted arylene ether moieties in the polymer chain were prepared by the direct polycondensation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl-2,2-bis[4-(4-carboxyphenoxy)phenyl]propane and various diamines in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) containing CaCl₂ using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. Polymers were produced with moderate to high inherent viscosities of 0.85–1.47 dL g⁻¹ while the weight-average molecular weight and number-average molecular weight were in the range of 86,700–259,000 and 43,300–119,000, respectively. All the polymers were readily dissolved in polar aprotic solvents such as NMP, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and N,N-dimethylformamide, as well as less polar solvents such as m-cresol and pyridine, and even soluble in tetrahydrofuran. These polymers were solution-cast into transparent, flexible and tough films. All of the polymers were amorphous and the polyamide films had a tensile strength range of 82–122 MPa, an elongation at break range of 6–18%, and a tensile modulus range of 2.0–2.8 GPa. These polyamides had glass transition temperatures between 233–260°C and 10% weight loss temperatures in the range of 450–489 and 459–493°C in nitrogen and air atmosphere, respectively. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 1997–2003, 1999     

Synthesis and properties of alternating copolyamide‐imides based on 2,6‐bis(4‐aminophenoxy)naphthalene and comparison with its related isomeric polymers

A series of novel polyamide‐imides III containing 2,6‐bis(phenoxy)naphthalene units were synthesized by 2,6‐bis(4‐aminophenoxy)naphthalene and various bis(trimellitimide)s in N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone (NMP) using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents through direct polycondensation. The polymers were obtained in quantitative yield with inherent viscosities up to 1.53 dL/g. Most of the polymers showed good solubility in NMP, N,N‐dimethylacetamide, N,N‐dimethylformamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide and could be solution‐cast into transparent, flexible, and tough films. The films had tensile strengths of 84–111 MPa, elongations at break of 8–33%, and initial moduli of 2.2–2.8 GPa. Wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction revealed that most polymers III were amorphous. The glass‐transition temperatures of some of the polymers could be determined by differential scanning calorimetry traces, recorded at 247–290 °C. The polyamide‐imides exhibited excellent thermal stabilities and had 10% weight loss at temperatures in the range of 501–575 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. They left more than 57% residue even at 800 °C in nitrogen. A comparative study of some corresponding polyamide‐imides is also presented. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 39: 2591–2601, 2001     

Synthesis and characterization of novel aromatic polyamides containing 3-trifluoromethyl-substituted triphenylamine

A new 3-trifluoromethyl-substituted triphenylamine-containing aromatic diacid monomer, N,N-bis(4-carboxyphenyl)-3-trifluoromethylaniline, was prepared by the substitution reaction of 3-trifluoromethylaniline with 4-fluorobenzonitrile, followed by alkaline hydrolysis of the dinitrile intermediate. Novel aromatic polyamides with 3-trifluoromethyl-substituted triphenylamine moieties were prepared from the diacid and various aromatic diamines via the direct phosphorylation polycondensation. All the polyamides were amorphous and readily soluble in many polar organic solvents such as N,N-dimethylacetamide and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and could be solution-cast into transparent, tough, and flexible films with good mechanical properties. They exhibited good thermal stability with relatively high glass-transition temperatures (258–327°C), 10% weight-loss temperatures above 500°C, and char yields higher than 60% at 800°C in nitrogen. These polymers had low dielectric constants of 3.22–3.70 (100 Hz), low moisture absorption in the range of 1.75–2.58%, and high transparency with an ultraviolet–visible absorption cut-off wavelength in the 375–395 nm range. Cyclic voltammograms of the polyamide films cast onto an indium tin oxide coated glass substrate exhibited a reversible oxidation redox couple with oxidation half-wave potentials (E_1/2) of 0.95–1.00 V vs. Ag/AgCl in an acetonitrile solution.     

Synthesis and characterization of novel poly(amide-imide)s containing hexafluoroisopropylidene linkage

A series of novel soluble poly(amide-imide)s were prepared from the diimide-dicarboxylic acid, 2,2-bis[N-(4-carboxyphenyl)-phthalimidyl]hexafluoropropane, with various diamines by the direct polycondensation in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone containing CaCl₂ using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. All the polymers were obtained in quantitative yields with inherent viscosities of 0.78–1.63 dL g⁻¹. The polymers were amorphous and readily soluble in aprotic polar solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, N,N-dimethylacetamide, N,N-dimethylformamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide as well as in less polar solvents such as pyridine and γ-butyrolactone, and also in tetrahydrofuran. The polymer films had tensile strength of 84–129 MPa, an elongation at break range of 6–22%, and a tensile modulus range of 2.0–2.7 GPa. The glass transition temperatures of the polymers were determined by DSC method and they were in the range of 240–282°C. These polymers were fairly stable up to a temperature around or above 400°C, and lose 10% weight in the range of 450–514°C and 440–506°C in nitrogen and air, respectively. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 2629–2635, 1999     

Synthesis and structural characterization of novel,fluorinated poly(phthalazinone ether)s containing perfluorophenylene moieties

The synthesis and structural characterization of a series of novel, fluorinated poly(phthalazinone ether)s containing perfluorophenylene moieties are described. The monomers, 4‐(4′‐hydroxyaryl)phthalazin‐1(2H)‐ones ( 2a – 2d ), were conveniently and efficiently synthesized from phenols and phthalic anhydride in two steps via 2‐(4′‐hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acids, which were first obtained by the Friedel–Crafts reaction in good yields and with high stereoselectivity and were then converted into 2a – 2d by fusion with hydrazine. All the polymers were prepared by nucleophilic aromatic substitution (S_NAr) polycondensation between the compounds perfluorobiphenyl and 4‐(4′‐hydroxyaryl)phthalazin‐1(2H)‐ones ( 2a ‐ 2d ). The resulting fluorinated polymers were readily soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., CHCl₃, tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, N‐methylpyrrolidone, etc.) at room temperature. Their weight‐average molecular weights and the polydispersities ranged from (7.96–18.25) × 10³ to 1.31–2.71, respectively. Their glass‐transition temperatures varied from 213 to 263 °C. They were all stable up to 390 °C both in air and in argon. The 5% weight‐loss temperatures of these polymers in air and argon ranged from 393–487 to 437–509 °C, respectively. Wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction studies indicated they were all amorphous and could be attributed to the presence of kink nonplanar moiety, phenyl phthalazinone along the polymer backbone. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 42: 925–932, 2004     

Polyimides derived from bismethylolimides. I. Polyamide–imides from bismethylolimides and dinitriles

New polyamide–imides were synthesized from bismethylolimides and dinitriles. The bismethylolimides, N,N′-bismethylolpyromellitdiimide and N,N′-bismethylolbenzophenonete-tracarboxylic diimide, were prepared by the hydroxymethylation of the corresponding diimides with formaldehyde. The polymerization reaction was carried out in either concentrated sulfuric acid or poly(phosphoric acid), and the former was found to be superior to the latter. The polyamide–imides had inherent viscosities in the 0.08–0.41 dl/g range. Most of these polymers were soluble in m-cresol and dichloroacetic acid. The thermal stability of the polymers was examined by thermogravimetric analysis, and they were found to start to decompose at 275–350°C in air.     

Preparation and properties of aromatic polyamides from 5-t-butylisophthalic acid and various aromatic diamines

Aromatic polyamides (aramids) having pendant t-butyl group were synthesized by the direct polycondensation of 5-t-butylisophthalic acid with various aromatic diamines in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) using triphenyl phosphite and pyridine as condensing agents. The aramids having inherent viscosities of 0.6–2.4 dL/g were obtained in quantitative yields. These polymers were readily soluble in various solvents such as NMP,N,N-dimethylacetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, and pyridine, and gave transparent, tough and flexible films by casting from the NMP solutions. The aramids had glass transition temperatures between 250 and 330°C, and started to lose weight around 350°C, with 10% weight loss being recorded at about 450°C in air.     

Synthesis and characterization of aromatic polythiazole-amides from new aromatic diamines containing phenyl-pendant thiazole units

New aromatic diamines containing phenyl-pendant thiazole units were synthesized in three steps starting from p-nitrobenzyl phenyl ketone. Novel aromatic polyamides containing phenyl-pendant thiazole units were prepared by the low-temperature solution polyconden-sation of 1,4- (or 1.3-) bis[5-(p-aminophenyl)-4-phenyl-2-thiazolyl] benzene with various aromatic dicarboxylic acid chlorides in N,N-dimethylacetamide. High molecular weight polyamides having inherent viscosities of 0.5–3.0 dL/g were obtained quantitatively. The polythiazole-amides with m-phenylene, 4,4′-oxydiphenylene, and 4,4′-sulfonyldiphenylene units were soluble in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and pyridine, and gave transparent flexible films by casting from the solutions. These organic solvent-soluble polyamides displayed prominent glass transition temperatures (T_g) between 257 and 325°C. On the other hand, the polythiazole-amides with p-phenylene and 4,4′-biphenylene units were insoluble in most organic solvents, and had no observed T_g. All the polythiazole-amides started to decompose at about 400°C with 10% weight loss being recorded at 450–525°C in air. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Rigid‐rod polyamides and polyimides prepared from 4,3″‐diamino‐2′,6′‐di(2‐naphthyl)‐p‐terphenyl and 2′,6′,3‴,5‴‐tetra(2‐naphthyl)‐4,4″‐diamino‐p‐quinquephenyl

A series of rigid‐rod polyamides and polyimides containing p‐terphenyl or p‐quinquephenyl moieties in backbone as well as naphthyl pendent groups were synthesized from two new aromatic diamines. The polymers were characterized by inherent viscosity, elemental analysis, FT‐IR, ¹H‐NMR, ¹³C‐NMR, X‐ray, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermomechanical analysis (TMA), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), isothermal gravimetric analysis, and moisture absorption. All polymers were amorphous and displayed T_g values at 304–337°C. Polyamides dissolved upon heating in polar aprotic solvents containing LiCl as well as CCl₃COOH, whereas polyimides were partially soluble in these solvents. No weight loss was observed up to 377–422°C in N₂ and 355–397°C in air. The anaerobic char yields were 57–69% at 800°C. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 15–24, 1999     

New electroactive and electrochromic aromatic polyamides with ether‐linked bis(triphenylamine) units

A new class of electroactive polyamides with ether‐linked bis(triphenylamine) [O(TPA)₂] units were prepared through the direct phosphorylation polycondensation from N,N‐di(4‐aminophenyl)‐N′,N′‐diphenyl‐4,4′‐oxydianiline and aromatic dicarboxylic acids. These polyamides were amorphous with good solubility in many organic solvents, such as NMP and DMAc, and could be solution‐cast into strong and flexible polymer films. Their decomposition temperatures (T_d) at a 10% weight‐loss in nitrogen and air were recorded at 556–568 °C and 537–555 °C, respectively. The glass‐transition temperatures (T_g) of all the polyamides were observed in the range of 218?253 °C by DSC. Cyclic voltammograms of the polyamide films cast onto an indium‐tin oxide (ITO)‐coated glass substrate exhibited two reversible oxidation redox couples at 0.80–0.82 V and 0.96–0.98 V versus Ag/AgCl in an electrolyte containing acetonitrile solution. The polyamide films showed excellent electrochemical and electrochromic stability, with a color change from a colorless or pale yellowish neutral form to green and purple oxidized forms at applied potentials ranging from 0 to 1.2 V. These polymers can also be used to fabricate electrochromic devices, and they showed high coloration efficiency, high redox stability, and fast response time. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2015 , 53, 496–510     

Soluble and fusible polyamides and polyimides containing pyrazoline moieties and their crosslinking to heat-resistant resins

3-(4-Aminophenyl)-5-(3-aminophenyl)-2-pyrazoline as well as the 1-acetyl- or 1-benzoyl-substituted derivatives of this compound were synthesized and used for preparing a new series of polyamides and polyimides. Characterization of polymers was accomplished by inherent viscosity, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR, x-ray, DTA, TMA, TGA, and isothermal gravimetric analysis. The properties of polymers were correlated with their chemical structures. They were amorphous or microcrystalline and soluble in polar aprotic solvents, CCl₃COOH, and m-cresol. The polyamides showed an excellent solubility being soluble even in o-dichlorobenzene, 1,2-dichloroethane, and chloroform. The polymers displayed T_g at 127–163°C and softening at 150–195°C. The polyamide bearing unsubstituted pyrazoline moieties was remarkably more hydrophilic than those containing 1-acetyl- or 1-benzoyl-substituted pyrazoline segments. Upon curing, crosslinked polymers were obtained and their thermal stability was evaluated. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35: 1353–1361, 1997     

High Glass Transition and Optical Transparency of Novel Organosoluble Polyamides Containing 4‐tert‐‐Butyltoluene Moiety

A series of novel polyamides 3a – 3d containing 4‐tert‐butyltoluene moiety, were prepared using the phosphorylation polycondensation technique. FT‐IR and ¹H NMR techniques were used to investigate the chemical structures of 3a–3d . The results confirmed that they agreed with the proposed structures for 3a – 3d completely. The 3a – 3d had inherent viscosities ranging from 0.71 to 1.67 dL·g⁻¹. All the polyamides showed excellent solubility, with the dissolvability at a concentration of 10 wt% in most amide polar solvents. Flexible and tough polyamide films could be prepared by casting from DMAc (N,N‐dimethylacetamide) solvent. Their films were nearly colorless and exhibited high optical transparency, with the UV cutoff wavelength in the range of 346–363 nm and transmittance higher than 80% at 450 nm. They also exhibited high glass transition temperatures in the range of 310–343°C and the onset decomposition temperatures in the range of 435–462°C in nitrogen atmosphere. Meanwhile, these polyamide films possess good mechanical properties with tensile strengths of 76.4–86.1 MPa and elongations at break of 11.2%–27.3%. Due to those properties, these polyamides could be considered as photoelectric and microelectronic materials.