Sunanda K. Palit

Selective Reduction of Conjugated Ethylenic Linkage in the Presence of Ion-Exchange Resin Bound Borohydride

Abstract The use of crosslinked polystyrene anion-exchange resin as a support for borohydride ions made it possible to reduce conjugated olefinic bonds selectively under very mild conditions. The isolation of the reduced products by a simple filtration and evaporation process is another interesting feature of this reaction.

Phosphorus containing polymers. Part 5. Polyazoxyphosphonate

A new polyazoxyphosphonate was synthesized by reaction of 4-4′-dihydroxyazoxybenzene and dichlorophenyl phospine oxide by interfacial polycondensation using a phase transfer catalyst. The polymer was characterized and the results obtained by various analytical techniques indicate that it is mostly amorphous, low molecular weight and soluble in organic solvents such as DMF, DMAC, NMP, etc. The high char residue (∼40%) and limiting oxygen index indicate flame retardancy of the polymer which is due to phosphorus. Thermal stability of this polymer is moderate. TheTg appears to be at 152°C.