Cytec Technology Corporation

Robert J Tynik

Balwant Singh

Novel polyfunctional maleimides as well as novel compositions based on mono- and polyfunctional maleimides are provided. Also provided are heat resistance resin compositions and curable compositions incorporating the same. The monofunctional maleimide is N-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)maleimide, and the polyfunctional maleimides are bis- and higher functional variations thereof.

N-(substituted) maleimides and compositions incorporating the same

Novel resin compositions are provided which possess excellent heat resistance and thermal color stability, alone, or in admixture with bulk resins. The claimed resin compositions comprise homo- and/or copolymers of N-(2,3-dimethylphenyl) maleimide, alone, or in further combination with resins composed of copolymer components, such as vinyl copolymers and rubber-grafted vinyl copolymer resins. The resin compositions have improved heat resistance and produce molded articles with desirably light colors. Also provided is an improved process to make maleimide monomers by using selected polar solvents whereby the amount of uncyclizable trans-amic acid is held at tolerable levels and the desired maleimide is obtained in high yields, free from by-products.

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Stamford, CT, United States of America

Robert J Tynik