Dimethoxyphenol-based monomers containing polymerizable functional groups such as [meth]acrylate groups are useful for the preparation of polymers, wherein one or more dimethoxyphenyl moieties are part of side chains pendant to the backbones of the polymers. The polymers thereby obtained may have different, improved properties, such as higher glass transition temperatures, thermal stability and solvent resistance, as compared to polymers based on other types of lignin-derived monomers.

[Problem to be Solved] To Provide a method for producing an acid-decomposable polymer having a reduced metal ion content, which suppresses decomposition and deprotection of the acid-decomposable polymer. [Means to Solve the Problem] The method for producing an acid-decomposable polymer according to the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing a polymer solution comprising an acid-decomposable polymer; washing an acidic cation exchanger with an organic solvent until the water content in the organic solvent discharged from the acidic cation exchanger falls to 400 ppm or less; and passing the polymer solution through the washed acidic cation exchanger to reduce the metal ion content of the polymer.

Provided are a 4-hydroxystyrene solution with high purity and good storage stability that is suitable as a source for producing a 4-hydroxystyrene polymer on a commercial scale, and a method of producing the solution. The method of producing a 4-hydroxystyrene solution of the present invention includes the following steps (i) to (iv): (i) deprotection step for contacting 4-acetoxystyrene with a base in a solvent to produce 4-hydroxystyrene; (ii) neutralization step for adding an acid to the solution containing 4-hydroxystyrene after deprotection to neutralize the solution; (iii) step for washing the solution containing 4-hydroxystyrene after neutralization with water; and (iv) solvent replacement step for adding a solvent that can dissolve 4-hydroxystyrene to the solution containing 4-hydroxystyrene followed by distillation at 40° C. or lower to remove other components than 4-hydroxystyrene and excess solvent.

Provided is a compound that can be used for a resin for a resist having excellent sensitivity, resolution, and etching resistance, or the like, by a compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR00001##
(wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m represents an integer of 0 to 5, and n represents an integer of 0 to 4).

Provided is a compound that can be used for a resin for a resist having excellent sensitivity, resolution, and etching resistance, or the like, by a compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR00001##
(wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R.sub.2 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m represents an integer of 0 to 5, and n represents an integer of 0 to 4).

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

Polar silane linkers are provided that attach to resins to form silane-functionalized resins. The functionalized resins can be bound to hydroxyl groups on the surface of silica particles to improve the dispersibility of the silica particles in rubber mixtures. Further disclosed are synthetic routes to provide the silane-functionalized resins, as well as various uses and end products that benefit from the unexpected properties of the silane-functionalized resins. Silane-functionalized resins impart remarkable properties on various rubber compositions, such as tires, belts, hoses, brakes, and the like. Automobile tires incorporating the silane-functionalized resins are shown to possess excellent results in balancing the properties of rolling resistance, tire wear, and wet braking performance.

A resist composition including a resin component whose solubility in a developing solution is changed due to the action of the acid, in which the resin component has a constitutional unit derived from a compound represented by Formula (a0-1) and a constitutional unit containing an acid decomposable group whose polarity is increased due to the action of the acid. In the formula, W represents a polymerizable group-containing group, Ya.sup.0 represents a carbon atom, Xa.sup.0 represents a group that forms a monocyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group together with Ya.sup.0, some or all hydrogen atoms in the monocyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be substituted with substituents, and Ra.sup.00 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent. ##STR00001##

A resist composition including a resin component whose solubility in a developing solution is changed due to the action of the acid, in which the resin component has a constitutional unit derived from a compound represented by Formula (a0-1) and a constitutional unit containing an acid decomposable group whose polarity is increased due to the action of the acid. In the formula, W represents a polymerizable group-containing group, Ya.sup.0 represents a carbon atom, Xa.sup.0 represents a group that forms a monocyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group together with Ya.sup.0, some or all hydrogen atoms in the monocyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be substituted with substituents, and Ra.sup.00 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a photosensitive resin composition having high sensitivity, high bending resistance for the cured film, and high long-term reliability for an organic EL display device in which the cured film is used. The present invention is a photosensitive resin composition containing an alkali-soluble resin (a), a phenolic resin (b) having a halogen atom, and a photosensitive compound (c).