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Method for making polyetherimides
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1975-12-05
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-12-05
Abstract
Abstract Polyetherimides can be made by effecting an interchange reaction, in the presence of an alkali phenoxide, between aryloxy-substituted bisphthalimide and dihydric phenol. The reaction can be conducted either under melt conditions or in the presence of a dipolar aprotic solvent.
Inventors
- 👤 Tohru Takekoshi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:58
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G73/00; C08G73/06; C08G73/10; C08G73/1057; C08G73/1064; C08G73/1003; C08G73/1067; C08G73/1071
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A method for making polyetherimides which comprises, 1. effecting the removal at temperatures up to 350° C of monohydric phenol of the formula, ROH, from a mixture comprising, A. a bisimide of the formula, ##STR17## B. a dihydric phenol of the formula, HOR.sup.2 OH, and C. an alkali phenoxide of the formula, R.sup.3 (OH)n, where there is used from 1 to 4 mols of (A) per mole of (B) and from 0.1 to 10% by weight of (C), based on the weight of (A), (B) and (C), R is a monovalent aromatic organic radical having from 6-13 carbon atoms, R 1 is a divalent organic radical selected from C.sub.(6-13) aromatic radicals, C.sub.(2-20) alkylene radicals, C.sub.(3-8) cycloalkylene radicals, and C.sub.(2-8) alkylene terminated polydiorganosiloxane radicals, R 2 is a divalent aromatic organic radical having from 6-30 carbon atoms, R 3 is an aromatic radical selected from R, R 2 and trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, M is an alkali metal and n is an integer equal to 1 to 3 inclusive.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
A method for making polyetherimides which comprises, 1. effecting the removal at temperatures up to 350° C of monohydric phenol of the formula, ROH, from a mixture comprising, A. a bisimide of the formula, ##STR17## B. a dihydric phenol of the formula, HOR.sup.2 OH, and C. an alkali phenoxide of the formula, R.sup.3 (OH)n, where there is used from 1 to 4 mols of (A) per mole of (B) and from 0.1 to 10% by weight of (C), based on the weight of (A), (B) and (C), R is a monovalent aromatic organic radical having from 6-13 carbon atoms, R 1 is a divalent organic radical selected from C.sub.(6-13) aromatic radicals, C.sub.(2-20) alkylene radicals, C.sub.(3-8) cycloalkylene radicals, and C.sub.(2-8) alkylene terminated polydiorganosiloxane radicals, R 2 is a divalent aromatic organic radical having from 6-30 carbon atoms, R 3 is an aromatic radical selected from R, R 2 and trivalent aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, M is an alkali metal and n is an integer equal to 1 to 3 inclusive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where the polymerization is conducted in the presence of a dipolar aprotic solvent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where the polymerization is conducted in the melt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where the dihydric phenol is 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where the monohydric phenol is hydroxybenzene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where R 1 is 1,3-phenylene radical.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where R 1 is 4,4'-diphenyl ether radical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, where compound HO--R 2 --OH is 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfide.
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