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Rigid-rod graft polymers and copolymers

US5194519A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1991
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G75/32
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fusible, rod-like, graft polymers and copolymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein x ranges from 0 to about 0.97, y is 1-x, Y is a poly(etherketone) (PEK) or a poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK), and wherein Ba is a benzobisimidazole or benzobisthiazole moiety are provided. Also provided are methods for preparing the above polymers and copolymers, 2-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)terephthalic acid and a method for preparing the latter.

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