Synthesis of polyelectrolytic polyacetylene derivatives by quaternization of poly(pyridylacetylene)

Abstract

Functional polyacetylenes containing pyridinium side groups (PPyA-MX, X = Br and I) were successfully synthesized. Spectroscopic techniques such as 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FTIR spectroscopy were used to characterize the structure of the obtained polymers. The characterization data were well consistent with the expected macromolecular structures. PPyA-MI had good solubility in polar organic solvents and low solubility in water, while PPyA-MBr had good solubility in both polar organic solvents and water.