The synthesis of a poly(benzalacetone) polymer was reported by Kaul and Fernandez in 1991.  The insolubility of the polymer precluded obtaining characterization data such as molecular weight, but IR analysis showed both propenone and aldol type linkages.  We will report on our work including DSC and TGA data on the synthesis of  poly(benzalacentone) polymers from both para-terephthalaldehyde and isophthalaldehyde using methanesulfonic acid or DMF/KOH solvent- catalyst combinations. Polymers prepared with just teraphthalaldehyde are very hard substances and difficult to purify.

Synthesis of  poly(benzalacetone) polymers

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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