Abstract

A novel aromatic polyimide containing the 4-tert-butyl group was prepared from 4-tert-butyl-1,2-phenylene bis(4-aminobenzoate) and 4,4’-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6FDA). 4-tert-Butyl-1,2-phenylene bis(4-aminobenzoate) was synthesized from 4-tert-butyl catechol and 4-nitrobenzoyl chloride. The poly(amic acid) was transformed into a polyimide via chemical imidization. The polyimide was soluble in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and could be cast into a flexible and transparent film. The thermal stability of the polyimide was decreased slightly due to the pendant tert-butyl group.

Keywords: 4-tert-butyl group;hexafluoroisopropylidene;aromatic diamine;polyimide;flexible substrate