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Process for producing polyphenylene ether

US4617372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1985
Grant dateOct 14, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2005

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

Abstract

Polyphenylene ethers are produced by oxidative polymerization of phenols in the presence of a catalyst comprising the combination of divalent manganese salts, an oxine or derivatives thereof, an alkanolamine, and an alkaline compound. This catalyst has an increased polymerization activity and achieves a higher productivity. In addition, the catalyst enables the polymerization to conduct at relatively high temperatures.

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