Synthesis and characterization of vinyl derivatives of naphthalene-2,7-diol as a photoluminescent dopant useful in optical materials

Abstract

AbstractIn this study synthesis and characterization of the new methacrylic derivatives of naphthalene-2,7-diol are presented. This reaction was performed in the three stages. In first stage 2,7-NAF was reacted with dimethyl sulfate in the NaOH solutions at 0°C. Next, the obtained 2,7-NAF.Me was modified by epichlorohydrine leading to epoxide compound (2,7-NAF.Me.EP). Finally, the reaction of opening oxirane rings by methacrylic acid was carried out. The chemical structures of all derivatives were confirmed by 1H and 13C NMR. Next, copolymerization reaction with methyl methacrylate (MMA), styrene (St) or divinylbenzene (DVB) was carried out. New monomer (2,7-NAF.MePM) possesses only one double bond and it can be used as a dopant in optical materials technology. The studies of their thermal properties were investigated by means TG/DTG/QMS coupled method. The influence of photoluminescence dopant on thermal stability of the obtained copolymers was also discussed.