A comparative study of imide formation has been made using glutaric acid and succinic acid and a variety of primary amines. The object was not to realize the maximum yield for any given imide, but to note the differences between the two acids when allowed to react under the same conditions. Three sets of conditions were used:(A) sealed tube reactions,(B) heating amine and acid and allowing the water formed to distil,(C) azeotropic removal of ...
