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Benzimidazole-derivatized azo compounds and polymers derived therefrom for nonlinear optics

US5321084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 1993
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/3612
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A second order nonlinear optically-active azo monomer comprising a benzimidazole moiety. The monomers can be incorporated into both linear and crosslinked polymers useful in electrooptical devices.

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