Synthesis, characterisation and curing of furan resins

Department of Chemistry, R. B. S. CoiJege, Agra-282 002, Uttar Pradesh, India E-mail: dev_bnt@yahoo.co.in Manuscript received 17 July 2006, revised 8 February 2007, accepted 27 February 2007 The furan resins have been synthesized by condensation of furfuryl alcohol with anisaldehyde/salicyldehyde and furfuraldchyde with furfuryl alcohoVp-cresol using acid or base or metal salt as catalyst. These resins have been characterized by Fourier Transform Infra-red spectra (FTIR) and cross-linking of these resins arc accomplished by using various curing agents. These resins find extensive application in spandex fibers, laminates, lining for rocket fuels, abrasive wheels etc