Applications of N-Phenylmaleimide in Heat-Resistant Polymer Composites

In advanced materials engineering, N‑phenylmaleimide (N‑PMI) manuafctured by Yangchen Tech has emerged as a high‑performance monomer for imparting exceptional heat resistance, dimensional stability, and mechanical robustness to a wide range of polymer composites. By introducing a rigid five‑membered maleimide ring with a phenyl substituent, N‑PMI elevates thermal decomposition thresholds, raises Vicat softening points, and improves tensile and flexural properties across ABS, PVC, Nylon 6, epoxy, and polyimide systems. 

 

N‑phenylmaleimide

 

Why choose N‑Phenylmaleimide?

N‑Phenylmaleimide features a planar cyclic imide core that resists chain scission at elevated temperatures, pushing onset decomposition temperatures 20–30 °C higher than conventional styrenic copolymers . Its phenyl ring further imparts steric hindrance, reducing segmental mobility and boosting glass transition temperatures (Tg) by up to 15 °C in polymer blends .

 

Specification

 

Appearance Melting point  Purity Solubility
Yellow crystalline powder or flakes 85-90℃ >99% Soluble in organic solvents

 

Basic Information

 

 

Chemical Structure N-phenylmaleimide
Chemical Formula C10H7NO2
CAS No. 941-69-5
Molecular Weight 173.16
Packing Type Paper bag (20 kg)
Properties Yellow crystalline powder or needles

 

Core Applications in Polymer Composites