The preparation and polymerization of eight new pn-alkylstyrenes is reported. New pn- alkylphenylmethylcarbinols and pn-alkylacetophenones, intermediates in the synthesis of the styrenes are also reported. Transition temperatures of the amorphous polymers have been determined and their values correlated with the size of the alkyl group. The results are in accord with the previously suggested theory concerning the effect of alkyl side chains ...
