Dichloromaleimide chemistry. IV. Preparation of poly(maleimide–ethers) from the reaction of bisdichloromaleimides with bisphenols

Abstract

Abstract A newly discovered reaction between phenols and dichloromaleimides has led to the synthesis of a new class of polymers of high molecular weight. These materials, represented by the general formula may be called poly(maleimide–ethers). Unlike polyimides, magnified image these materials are soluble in appropriate solvents and may be cast or compressionmolded into tough, flexible films.