New Synthesis of a Soluble High Molecular Weight Poly(arylene vinylene): Poly[2-methoxy-5-(3,7-dimethyloctyloxy)-<i>p</i>-phenylene vinylene]. Polymerization and Device Properties

Abstract

A novel synthetic approach to high molecular weight poly(arylene vinylene) derivatives has been investigated. Soluble precursors of poly[2-methoxy-5-(3,7-dimethyloctyloxy)-p-phenylenevinylene], called OC1C10, were synthesized via a nonionic route. The precursor and the conjugated polymer are discussed along with the electroluminescence and photoluminescence of the latter.