Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of the hydrophobic, dielectric properties of phenols functionalized nylon 6 polymers by zinc acetate catalyst using Mannich reaction

Phenol functionalized nylon 6 was synthesized by zinc acetate catalyst using the Mannich reaction. The methylene linkage “N-CH2-C” bond between phenol and nylon 6 was formed and confirmed from NMR. Thermal stability, hydrophobic and dielectric properties were evaluated. This thermally stable and hydrophobic polymer can be used as a potential material for the designing of electronic device application.156