THE POLYVINYLPHENOL-FLUORIDE SYSTEM - STRONG HYDROGEN-BONDING AND POLYMER DERIVATIZATION

J H CLARK, C J LOCKE, A FELTON, M S WHITE

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Abstract

Polyvinylphenol forms strong hydrogen bonds with fluoride to an extent dependent on the solvent environment. Remarkable changes in the Fourier transform i.r. spectra and the thermal behaviour of the polymer are observed on formation of strongly hydrogen bonded complexes which can be used as highly nucleophilic forms of the polymer suitable for derivatization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5597-5598
Number of pages2
JournalPolymer Degradation and Stability
Volume35
Issue number25
Publication statusPublished - 1994

Keywords

  • POLYVINYLPHENOL
  • FLUORIDE
  • HYDROGEN BONDING
  • BLENDS

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