| Abstract: | A series of ferrocene-containing polyesters and polyamides were prepared by refluxing 1,1′-dichlorocarbonylferrocene with various diols and primary diamines in xylene–pyridine solvent. The polyamides were all solids, but some of the polyesters were liquids. Reported are the infrared spectra and solubility characteristics of all the polymers and, where possible, the molecular weight and molecular weight distributions. In general, these polyamides and polyesters were of relatively low molecular weight (below 4000), but the polyesters were readily chain extended and crosslinked by di- and triisocyanates. Elemental analyses are reported for all the polymers prepared. |
