Synthesis and properties of segmented polyurethane using phenolphthalein as chain extenders

Three series of novel polyurethane elastomers containing phenolphthalein as chain extenders were synthesized. The structure of the polyurethane was analyzed using IR and wide-angle X-ray diffraction studies. Tensile strength and percentage of elongation of all the series of polymers were studied. Thermal decomposition was studied using differential scanning calorimetry. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.