Synthesis of biosourced polyether-amides from 1,4-3,6-dianhydrohexitols: Characterization by NMR and MALDI–ToF mass spectrometry

Abstract New series of polyether-amides were prepared by polycondensation in solution of three diamines based on 1,4-3,6-dianhydrohexitols with two types of diacyl chlorides (sebacoyl and isophtaloyl). Unprecedented diamines based on isomannide and isoidide were elaborated. The corresponding polyether-amides (PeA) were obtained with high yields. They were characterized by different analytical techniques (NMR, MALDI–ToF MS, DSC). The combination of MALDI–ToF MS with NMR spectroscopy allowed us to confirm structure types. DSC measurements revealed an amorphous character for the isophtaloyl family with a high T g value. The sebacoyl series proved to be semi-crystalline with a high T m value. Isosorbide-based PeAs demonstrated interesting properties ( T g above 210 °C and T m above 240 °C) and high viscosity (0.32).