Direct Polymer Reaction of Poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride): Polymeric Imidization

Sang Soo Lee, Tae Oan Ahn

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Abstract

Using direct polymer reaction of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (SMA), a synthesis of copolymer of styrene and N-aryl succinimide (SMI) has been investigated. SMI copolymers were synthesized from SMA copolymers by a concerted two-step reaction, which consisted of the condensation reaction (step 1) of SMA with aromatic amine to prepare a precursor, succinamic acid, for imide formation and the cyclodehydration reaction (step 2) of succinamic acid. In this article, the application of Searle's preparation method of N-aryl or N-alkyl maleimide to the direct polymer reaction for SMI was attempted. Compared with synthesis of monomeric imides, the imide formation in polymeric condition appeared to be a little more sensitive to the reaction condition. The optimum condition for maximum conversion was examined in terms of time, temperature, and the amount of reactants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1187-1196
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume71
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 1999 Feb 14

Keywords

  • N-aryl succinimide
  • Poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride)
  • Polymer reaction
  • Styrene-N-aryl succinimide copolymer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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