Abstract: The present invention relates to a new bisphenol bearing pendant clickable norbornenyl group of formula (I) and its aromatic polyesters bearing pendant norbornenyl groups of formula (II) and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed novel epoxy novolac composite comprising environmentally friendly toughening agents based on bio-derived chemicals namely, Difunctional glycidyl ether epoxy resin (Cardolite NC-514) and Polyglycidyl ether of an alkenyl phenol formaldehyde novolac resin (Cardolite NC-547) used for the toughening of epoxy novolac resin namely Poly[(phenyl glycidyl ether)-co-formaldehyde] [PPGEF].

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel difunctional monomers compound containing pendant clickable furyl group of formula (I), process for the preparation and polymers prepared there from. wherein, X is selected from —COOCH3, —COOH, —CON3, —NCO, —CONHNH2, —CH2OH n is selected from 2 to 12.

Abstract: The present invention discloses polymeric ionic liquid (PIL) composition comprising a polymer selected from PBI or ABPBI and their derivatives or analogues covalently attached to fluorescence moiety selected from poly aromatic hydrocarbons, preferably pyrene or anthracene. Further, the invention discloses a process for preparing said composition with enhanced fluorescence and stability. Also, disclosed herein is the use of said fluorescent PIL in detection of explosives, as membranes for gas permeation and as chemo sensors.

Abstract: The patent discloses bisphenol monomers of formula I with pendant maleimide group connected via alkylene spacer and preparation thereof. Also, it discloses polymers based on bisphenol monomers containing pendant clickable maleimide group. Further, it provides a process for the preparation of polymers possessing pendant clickable maleimide groups based on bisphenols containing pendant maleimide group. Formula (I) wherein, x is an integer selected from 0 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel difunctional monomers compound containing pendant clickable furyl group of formula (I), process for the preparation and polymers prepared there from. wherein, X is selected from —COOCH3, —COOH, —CON3, —NCO, —CONHNH2, —CH2OH n is selected from 2 to 12.

Abstract: The patent discloses bisphenol monomers of formula I with pendant maleimide group connected via alkylene spacer and preparation thereof. Also, it discloses polymers based on bisphenol monomers containing pendant clickable maleimide group. Further, it provides a process for the preparation of polymers possessing pendant clickable maleimide groups based on bisphenols containing pendant maleimide group. Formula (I) wherein, x is an integer selected from 0 to 10.

Abstract: The present invention provides bio-based aromatic diisocyanate of formula (I). [Formula should be inserted here] wherein X is OCH3, Y is selected from —H or OCH3, and m=0-12. The present invention further provides a method for preparation of aromatic diisocyanate of formula (I) useful for preparation of polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed novel epoxy novolac composite comprising environmentally friendly toughening agents based on bio-derived chemicals namely, Difunctional glycidyl ether epoxy resin (Cardolite NC-514) and Polyglycidyl ether of an alkenyl phenol formaldehyde novolac resin (Cardolite NC-547) used for the toughening of epoxy novolac resin namely Poly[(phenyl glycidyl ether)-co-formaldehyde] [PPGEF].

Abstract: The application discloses monomers based on bisphenols with pendent reactive azido groups. The application further provides a process for preparation of bisphenol monomers with pendent reactive azido groups which are used further for preparing polymers with pendent reactive functional groups and graft copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses polymeric ionic liquid (PIL) composition comprising a polymer selected from PBI or ABPBI and their derivatives or analogues covalently attached to fluorescence moiety selected from poly aromatic hydrocarbons, preferably pyrene or anthracene. Further, the invention discloses a process for preparing said composition with enhanced fluorescence and stability. Also, disclosed herein is the use of said fluorescent PIL in detection of explosives, as membranes for gas permeation and as chemo sensors.

Abstract: The application discloses monomers based on bis phenols with pendent reactive azido groups. The application further provides a process for preparation of bisphenol monomers with pendent reactive azido groups which are used further for preparing polymers with pendent reactive functional groups and graft copolymer.

Abstract: A process for synthesis of sulfonated, arylated 3-pentadecyl phenol (cross linking catalyst) of formula I starting from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid. Formula I wherein R is benzenesulfonic acid; X is —SO3H, where n is 0 or 1; wherein the process steps comprises hydrogenating cardanol with 5% Pd/C in presence of lower alcoholic solvent at 70° C. under 600 psi hydrogen pressure to obtain 3-pentadecyl phenol; arylating 3-pentadecyl phenol to obtain 3-pentadecyl diphenyl ether; and sulfonating the 3-pentadecyl diphenyl ether to obtain compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention discloses synthesis of sulfonated, alkylated/arylated 3-pentadecyl phenols, (cross linking catalysts) starting from 3-pentadecyl phenol obtained from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL).

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dicarbanionic initiator of formula (I). The present process further provides a process for the preparation of dicarbanionic initiator of formula (I) comprising reacting 1-bromo-4-(4?-bromophenoxy)-2-pentadecyl benzene of formula (II) with alkyllithium compound for an effecting halogen-lithium exchange reaction of 1-bromo-4-(4?-bromophenoxy)-2-pentadecyl benzene with sec-butyllithium in the presence of a non polar solvent, at a temperature in the range of 0 to 25° C. and its use as an initiator for the synthesis of telechelic polydienes and polystyrenes and SBS or SIS triblock copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel bisphenol compound of formula (I). wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are independently either hydrogen or methyl at each occurrence. The present invention also provides a process for preparation of these bisphenol compounds starting from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL);—a renewable resource material. The bisphenols prepared in the present invention can be utilized as difunctional monomers for the preparation of various polymers such as epoxy resins, polyesters, polyethersulfones, polyetherketones, polyetherimides, polyarylates, polycarbonates, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel bisphenol compound of formula (I). wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are independently either hydrogen or methyl at each occurrence. The present invention also provides a process for preparation of these bisphenol compounds starting from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL); —a renewable resource material. The bisphenols prepared in the present invention can be utilized as difunctional monomers for the preparation of various polymers such as epoxy resins, polyesters, polyethersulfones, polyetherketones, polyetherimides, polyarylates, polycarbonates, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dicarbanionic initiator of formula (I). The present process further provides a process for the preparation of dicarbanionic initiator of formula (I) comprising reacting 1-bromo-4-(4?-bromophenoxy)-2-pentadecyl benzene of formula (II) with alkyllithium compound for an effecting halogen-lithium exchange reaction of 1-bromo-4-(4?-bromophenoxy)-2-pentadecyl benzene with sec-butyllithium in the presence of a non polar solvent, at a temperature in the range of 0 to 250 C and its use as an initiator for the synthesis of telechelic polydienes and polystyrenes and SBS or SIS triblock copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new aromatic diamines. More particularly, the present invention relates to new aromatic diamines prepared from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), which is a renewable resource material. The present invention particularly relates to novel 1,1-bis(4-aminophenyl)-3-alkylcyclohexanes and to a method for their preparation.

Abstract: 1,1 -Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-alkylcyclohexanes, as illustrated by 1,1-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-pentadecylcyclohexane, are prepared by hydrogenating a composition comprising 3-alkylphenols to the corresponding cyclohexanol, oxidizing the cyclohexanol to a cyclohexanone and contacting the cyclohexanone with phenol in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The preferred 3-alkylphenols are those derived from cashew nut shell liquid. The products can be used to prepare polycarbonates.