Abstract: The invention relates to new imidyl compounds of the formula Ia and isoimidyl compounds of the formula Ib ##STR1## IN WHICH A denotes a divalent organic radical, especially an ethenylene, ethylene or propylene group. These compounds serve as curing agents for epoxide resins and give cured products with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Novel phthalimides substituted by alkenylamino groups, processes for their preparation and hot-curable mixtures which are stable on storage and contain at least one phthalimide according to the invention and a polyimide which has at least two groupings containing a C.dbd.C double bond are described. These hot-curable mixtures which are stable on storage are distinguished by improved processing characteristics, in particular a prolonged pot life, and are suitable for the production of various mouldings and especially also for the production of complicated castings.

Abstract: Novel phthalic acid derivatives, especially phthalic anhydrides, which are substituted by alkenylamino groups, and a process for their preparation are described. The novel phthalic acid derivatives are valuable intermediates for the preparation of corresponding esters, ester-amides or imides, which, in turn, are used in hot-curable mixtures which are stable on storage and have improved processing characteristics, in particular a prolonged pot life, for the production of mouldings of various types. Phthalic anhydrides substituted by alkenylamino groups, according to the invention, are also suitable as curing agents for epoxide resins. Products or materials cured therewith are distinguished by good mechanical and/or electrical properties.

Abstract: New imidyl-benzene-dicarboxylic and -tricarboxylic acid derivatives, in particular 5-maleimidyl-trimellitic acid derivatives and 3,5-bis-(maleimidyl)-phthalic acid derivatives, and a process for their manufacture are described. These imidyl-benzene-dicarboxylic and -tricarboxylic acid derivatives are suitable for the manufacture of crosslinkable polymers, above all polycondensation and polymerization products, which are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents. Imidyl compounds, according to the definition, which have anhydride groups can also be used as curing agents for optionally modified epoxide resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidyl compounds of the formula Ia and isoimidyl compounds of the formula Ib ##STR1## IN WHICH A denotes a divalent organic radical, especially an ethenylene, ethylene or propylene group. These compounds serve as curing agents for epoxide resins and give cured products with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Novel phthalic acid diesters or ester-amides substituted by alkenylamino groups, processes for their preparation and hot-curable mixtures which are stable on storage and contain at least one phthalic acid diester according to the invention or a phthalic acid ester-amide according to the invention and a polyimide which has at least two groupings containing a C.dbd.C double bond are described. These hot-curable mixtures which are stable on storage are distinguished by improved processing characteristics, in particular a prolonged pot life, and are suitable for the production of various mouldings and especially also for the production of complicated castings.

Abstract: New crosslinkable bis-imidyl derivatives are described which can be produced by reaction of imidylphthalic acid derivatives, such as maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydrides, with monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric diamines. The new crosslinkable bis-imidyl derivatives can be used for producing crosslinked polymers which are distinguished, in particular, by their stability to oxidation and to heat.

Abstract: A process for producing polyamide-polyamide-acid copolymers having an inherent viscosity of from 0.1 to 2.5 and cyclized derivatives thereof is disclosed, which process comprises reacting a polyamide-acid block having an average molecular weight of from 750 to 20,000 with a dicarboxylic acid dichloride and a diamine. The resultant polyamide-polyamide-acid copolymers are distinguished by good processing characteristics as well as good electrical, thermal and/or mechanical properties.

Abstract: Crosslinkable mixtures of oligomers or polymers, containing terminal imidyl groups, and diamines are described, for example mixtures of a polyamide oligomer or polyamide-acid oligomer, or terminal polyamide polymer or polyamide-acid polymer, having maleimidylphthalic acid groups, and a diamine. These mixtures and the pre-polymers obtainable therefrom are soluble in customary organic solvents, and in general they can also be processed from the melt. The crosslinked products obtainable therefrom are distinguished in particular by their good thermo-oxidative stability.

Abstract: New crosslinkable polymers, in particular polymerization products of 5-maleimidyl-trimellitic acid derivatives and 3,5-bis-(maleimidyl)-phthalic acid derivatives and vinyl monomers and polycondensation products of the said imidyl compounds and diamines, diols or amino-alcohols and optionally a di-, tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid derivative are described. These polymers are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents and are suitable for the manufacture of very diverse industrial products, such as thin and thick films and the like.

Abstract: New crosslinkable polymers, in particular polymerization products of 5-maleimidyl-isophthalic acid derivatives and 5-(nadic acid)-isophthalic acid derivatives and vinyl monomers and polycondensation products of the said isophthalic acid derivatives and diamines, diols or aminoalcohols and optionally a di-, tri- or tetra-carboxylic acid derivative are described. These polymers are distinguished by good processability and good solubility in customary organic solvents and are suitable for the manufacture of various industrial products, such as thin films, thick films and compression mouldings.

Abstract: New crosslinkable tetra-imidyl derivatives are described which are obtained by reaction of 3,5-bis-imidylphthalic acid derivatives, e.g. 3,5-bis-maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydride, with monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric diamines. The new crosslinkable tetra-imidyl derivatives are suitable for the production of various shaped articles, such as coating compositions and mouldings, and are distinguished by their good crosslinking properties.

Abstract: Crosslinkable mixtures of bis-imidyl derivatives and diamines are described, for example of the bis-imide of 2 moles of 3-maleimidyl-phthalic acid anhydride and one mole of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane and a diamine. These mixtures are characterized by their good solubility in a large number of organic solvents, and they can also be processed from the melt. The crosslinked products obtainable therefrom are distinguished in particular by their good thermooxidative stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to new imidyl compounds of the formula Ia and isoimidyl compounds of the formula Ib ##SPC1##In which A denotes a divalent organic radical, especially an ethenylene, ethylene or propylene group. These compounds serve as curing agents for epoxide resins and give cured products with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: New crosslinked polyamides, polyimides and polyamide-imides, containing siloxane groups, are described, which are obtainable by heating silicon-modified polyamide, polyamide-acid and polyamide-amide-acid prepolymers in the presence of silanediols or siloxanediols to temperatures between 50.degree. and 350.degree.C. The crosslinked polymers, containing siloxane groups, according to the invention are distinguished by good mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

Abstract: New silicon-modified polyamide, polyamide-acid and polyamide-amide-acid prepolymers are described, which can be manufactured, for example, by reaction of aminosilanes with suitable polyamides, polyamide-acids or polyamide-amide-acids. These prepolymers are suitable for the manufacture or cross-linked polymers containing siloxane groups, which possess good mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.