Unsaturated condensation polymers by the friedel–crafts reaction

Reaction between stilbene and a difunctional ether, in presence of Lewis acid catalyst, produces low molecular weight condensation polymers containing substantial olefinic unsaturation. These resins have been studied by various analytical techniques. Some evidence is presented concerning structure. The condensation polymers are soluble in organic solvents and may be cross linked by free-radical methods to form thermosetting networks.