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Preparation of polyphenylene ether resins

US4385167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1980
Grant dateMay 24, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G65/44
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for the preparation of polyphenylene oxides is disclosed. The method comprises using a diamine catalyst system comprising a cupric compound, coupling the phenolic monomer in the absence of methanol, and adding a promoter to the reaction mixture.

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