Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Multi-Functional Terphenyl Epoxy Resins

Abstract

The novel multi-functional terphenyl epoxy resins were synthesized by the reaction of p-benzoquinone and phenols without solvents, followed by epoxidation with epichlorohydrin. The cured resin with multi-functional terphenyl epoxy resins showed excellent flame retardancy, high glass transition temperature and high thermal conductivity, which were required for the advanced electronics applications. In this paper, we report the synthesis, properties, and effect of terphenyl units.