Interfacial polymerization

Interfacial polymerization is mainly used in polycondensation reactions with very reactive monomers. One of the reactants, usually an acid chloride, dissolves in an organic solvent (such as benzene or toluene), and the second reactant, a diamine or a diacid, dissolves in water. This technique produces polycarbonates, polyesters, and polyamides. The reaction occurs at the interface between the two immiscible liquids, and the polymer is continuously removed from the interface.