Synthesis, Characterization and Chelating Properties of Poly[4-(8-Hydroxy-5-Quinolinyl)-3-Methyl Butan-2-One]

Abstract Poly [4-(8-hvdroxy-5-quinoIinyl)3-methyIbutan-2-one]s (PQMBs) were prepared by Michael condensation of 8-hvdroxyquinolinyl-5-aldehyde (8-FHQ) and 2-butanone (i.e. Methyl ethyl keton; MEK). The polymers thus obtained are denoted as 8-FHQ-MEK. Several proportions of alkali concentrations were used as catalyst. The resulting polymers were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectral-studies, number average molecular weight (Mn) and thermogravimetry. Metal chelates of a selected PQMB sample with metal ions viz; Cu+2, Co+2, Zn+2, Cd+2, Mn+2 and Mg+2 have also been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectral studies, magnetic moment and thermogravimetry. The electrical conductivity of undoped and iodine-doped polymers and their polychelates has been studied.