Some new coloured monomers having electron-withdrawing groups were synthesi
zed from 2-methylresorcinol, and their structures were confirmed by H-1-NMR
, IR, and combustion analyses, The effects of substituents in the diazo com
ponents on colour and NMR properties were examined. The effects of solvent
polarity on the chemical shifts in NMR spectra were also determined. Explan
ations for the observed effects are presented. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Lt
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