Synthesis, Characterization, and Fluorescence Study of New Polyesters Derived from Curcumin Analogs

Abstract

This work describes the synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of a new series of polyesters. The polyesters were synthesized by condensation polymerization using curcumin analogs as one monomer while the other monomer was of sebacoyl chloride and adipoyl chloride. The chalcones monomers were prepared by aldol condensation reactions. The structure of the prepared polyesters was characterized by FTIR spectra. The thermal stability of the new polymers was measured by thermogravimetric method. The solubility of the polymers in organic solvents was also studied. The prepared polyesters were found to possess fluorescent properties, and some of them were found to have good emissive properties.