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Method for synthesizing 2,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-hexafluoropropane and method for using same to synthesize poly(arylethers) and poly (arylthioethers)

US4827054A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1988
Grant dateMay 2, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G75/0236
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel processes are provided for synthesizing 2,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)hexafluoropropane and the use of this synthesized monomer in polymerization reactions to form poly(arylethers) and poly(arylthioethers). Synthesis of 2,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)hexafluoropropane involves converting the commonly available compound Bisphenol AF to an amino-substituted form, followed by treatment with borofluoric acid and a nitrite, and then an aromatic solvent to obtain the monomer. The monomer can be mixed with either a dihydroxy diphenyl hexafluoropropane or a dimercapto diphenyl hexafluorpropane to cause a nucleophilic substitution reaction, thereby yielding the desired poly(arylether) or poly(arylthioether).

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