Isoquinoline-containing poly(Reissert compounds)

Abstract

Poly (Reissert compounds) can be formed by reaction of a coupled bis(isoquinoline), e.g., a 4,4' -coupled bis(isoquinoline), a diacid chloride, e.g. adipoyl chloride, and a source of cyanide, e.g., trimethylsilyl cyanide.