Abstract: Oxindole diamines are prepared by a process comprising reacting an isatin derivative with an anilide and a Friedel Crafts catalyst in an inert solvent at a temperature of from 50.degree. to 150.degree. C with subsequent hydrolysis of the reaction product to yield the oxindole diamine. These compounds are useful in preparing polyimide type polymers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 1975
Date of Patent:
April 5, 1977
Assignee:
Ciba-Geigy Corporation
Inventors:
Franklin P. Darmory, Marianne DiBenedetto