Synthesis and Characterization of Urethane Polymers Containing 2,2′-biimidazole

Author

Frank Jian-Lin Liu
J. S. Kokorudz
Harvest L. Collier, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

A heterocyclic nitrogen-containing system having substituent primary diol function, i.e., 1,1′-dihydroxethyl-2,2′-biimidazole (I), has been prepared and used to synthesize a series of new polyurethanes based on aromatic diisocyanates (TDI, MDI). Variation of solution polymerization parameters permitted the isolation and infrared, NMR, molecular weight, and thermal characterization of polymeric materials. Isolated polymers exhibit a linear structure and have T _g (150-170°C) and thermal stability (205-250°C for 20% weight loss) properties comparable to other typical urethane polymers. Zn ²⁺ complexation was indicated by shifts in the imidazole ringmode infrared vibrational bands at 917 and 1133 cm^-1 to higher frequencies.

Recommended Citation

F. J. Liu et al., "Synthesis and Characterization of Urethane Polymers Containing 2,2′-biimidazole," Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Oct 1988.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.1988.080261112

Department(s)

Chemistry

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0887-624X

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1988 Wiley-Blackwell, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 1988