It is used in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether and thioether ketones and also in the synthesis fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties. It is also used as a raw material in engineering of plastics.
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Applications
It is used in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether and thioether ketones and also in the synthesis fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties. It is also used as a raw material in engineering of plastics.
Solubility
Reacts with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store away from bases, water/moisture and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under gas.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ohno M, et al. Synthesis of a novel naphthalene-based poly (arylene ether-ketone) by polycondensation of 1, 5-bis (4-fluorobenzoyl)-2, 6-dimethylnaphthalene with bisphenol A.J. Polym. Sci. A Polym. Chem.,1995,33(15), 2647-2655.
- Frank W. Mercer, et al. Synthesis and characterization of fluorinated poly(aryl ether ketone)s containing 1,4-naphthalene moieties.J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem.,1997,35(3), 521-526.