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.

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Polycarbonate block copolymers are provided, which have: (A) a polyester block of chemical formula 1; and (B) a polycarbonate block derived from a dihydric phenol of chemical formula 3 compound and phosgene. The copolymers may be prepared by (1) polymerizing ester oligomers to form a compound of chemical formula 1; and (2) copolymerizing the ester oligomer obtained in (1) with a polycarbonate oligomer prepared from a dihydric phenol compound of chemical formula 3 and phosgene, in the presence of a polymerization catalyst. The block copolymer may have a viscosity average molecular weight (Mv) of 10,000 to 200,000. The thermoplastic copolymer resins have excellent heat resistance, transparency, impact strength, and fluidity, and thus can be usefully applied in various products, including office devices, electric/electronic products, and automotive interior/exterior parts;

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A thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg are provided. The thermosetting resin composition includes a maleimide resin, a cyanate ester resin, and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is a silane-modified diallyl bisphenol compound whose structure is represented by Formula (1):

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In Formula (1), X is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or sulfonyl group, R1 is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl or aryl group, R2 is a C1 to C6 alkyl group, R3 is a functional group with a crosslinkable double bond, and n+m is a positive integer from 1 to 8.

A thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg are provided. The thermosetting resin composition includes a maleimide resin, a cyanate ester resin, and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is a silane-modified diallyl bisphenol compound whose structure is represented by Formula (1):

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In Formula (1), X is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or sulfonyl group, R1 is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl or aryl group, R2 is a C1 to C6 alkyl group, R3 is a functional group with a crosslinkable double bond, and n+m is a positive integer from 1 to 8.

A reinforced polycarbonate composition comprising 50-95 wt % of a poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate); 5-40 wt % of a high heat copolycarbonate comprising high heat carbonate units derived from 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-cyclohexane, N-phenyl phenolphthalein bisphenol, 4,4-(1-phenylethylidene)bisphenol, 4,4-(3,3-dimethyl-2,2-dihydro-1H-indene-1,1-diyl)diphenol, 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclododecane, 3,8-dihydroxy-5a,10b-diphenyl-coumarano-2′,3′,2,3-coumarane, or a combination thereof, preferably 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,3,5-trimethyl-cyclohexane, N-phenyl phenolphthalein bisphenol, or a combination thereof, and optionally comprising low heat carbonate units; 0.1-0.8 wt % of a C.sub.1-16 alkyl sulfonate salt flame retardant; 0.1-0.8 wt % of an anti-drip agent; 5-35 wt % glass fibers; wherein each amount is based on the total weight of the reinforced polycarbonate composition, which sums to 100 wt %.

Disclosed are new classes of diphenol compounds, derived from tyrosol or tyrosol analogues, which are useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers. Also disclosed are biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric diphenol compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers of formula ##STR00001## These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbabilty and processibility are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and controlled-release therapeutic compositions. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric diphenol compounds and biocompatible polymers.

Disclosed are new classes of diphenol compounds, derived from tyrosol or tyrosol analogues, which are useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers. Also disclosed are biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric diphenol compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers of formula ##STR00001## These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbabilty and processibility are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and controlled-release therapeutic compositions. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric diphenol compounds and biocompatible polymers.

A thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg are provided. The thermosetting resin composition includes a maleimide resin, a cyanate ester resin, and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is a silane-modified diallyl bisphenol compound whose structure is represented by Formula (1): ##STR00001## in Formula (1), X is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or sulfonyl group, R1 is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl or aryl group, R2 is a C1 to C6 alkyl group, R3 is a functional group with a crosslinkable double bond, and n+m is a positive integer from 1 to 8.

A thermosetting resin composition and a prepreg are provided. The thermosetting resin composition includes a maleimide resin, a cyanate ester resin, and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is a silane-modified diallyl bisphenol compound whose structure is represented by Formula (1): ##STR00001## in Formula (1), X is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or sulfonyl group, R1 is a linear or branched C1 to C6 alkyl or aryl group, R2 is a C1 to C6 alkyl group, R3 is a functional group with a crosslinkable double bond, and n+m is a positive integer from 1 to 8.

The invention relates to copolycarbonate compositions containing oxidized, acid-modified polyethylene wax, to their use for producing blends and moldings and to moldings obtained therewith. Said copolycarbonate compositions have an improved processing behaviour.