Polymer, Vol.43, No.14, 4073-4077, 2002
Synthesis and characterization of novel self doping water soluble polynaphthylamines
The oxidative polymerization of 5-amino-1-naphthyloxy acetic acid, 5-amino-1-naphthyloxydifluro acetic acid and 3-(5-aminonaphthyloxy)-1-propanesulfonic kacid was achieved with reasonable yield (30-56%), and modest electrical conductivity (10(-4)-10(-5) S/cm). The sodium salts of the polymers are soluble in water and exhibit fluorescence.