Abstract: A process to make a polyester is described wherein said polyester comprises, a) substituted or unsubstituted diacid or diester; b) substituted or unsubstituted diol; wherein said diol comprises at least about 0.5 mole percent of butanediol; and c) 0.01 weight percent to about 15 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition a reactive organic compound wherein said organic compound comprises of at least one functional group.

Abstract: A polyarylate composition comprising: structural units derived at least one substituted or unsubstituted diacid, at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound, and an unsaturated compound. The composition possesses good optical properties, flow, stability and mechanical property. Also disclosed is a process to prepare these compositions and articles therefrom.

Abstract: A novel process produces a novel polyester resin composition comprised of modified polyester having increased acid end groups that are chemically reacted with a polyfunctional carboxy reactive material. The resulting polyester has enhanced chemical resistance and/or improved melt viscosity. Blends of the modified polyester with polycarbonate can be made and are characterized by improved chemical resistance and/or melt viscosity.