Synthesis and Polymerization of New Imine Monomers: Azaethylenes, Azabutadienes,and Azaallenes

摘要

The synthesis and polymerization of a wide variety of azaethylenes (imines) andazabutadiene were studied. The overall results were modest. Despite systematic manipulation of substituents to favor polymerization, high polymers were obtained infrequently and their physical properties were not outstanding. Exploratory work led to novel polyaromatic quinonimines. This led to an AASERT project where this work will be described in detail.