ISSN:
0360-6376
Keywords:
Physics
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Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Although the reaction of benzene with aluminum chloride has been quite thoroughly examined by prior investigators, the present report is the first one on formation of poly-p-phenylene in this system. Optimum conditions, which gave low yields, involved 7 days at 49-51deg;C. The presence of oxygen (oxidant) and presumably water (cocatalyst) was necessary in order for polymerization to occur. Physical and chemical properties, e.g., behavior toward Br2 and H2O2-CH3CO2H, indicate that the polymer structure is slightly different from that of the material from C6H6-AlCl3-CuCl2. The polymer from C6H6-AlCl3 may possess a lower molecular weight and exhibits a greater degree of structural irregularity in the form of dihydrobenzene, p-quinoid, or polynuclear regions. In the chemical studies, various compounds were used as models (tetrahydroquaterphenyl, triphenylene, and lower p-polyphenyls).
Additional Material:
2 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.1978.170160523
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