Synthesis of polyetherols from melamine and ethylene carbonate

Attempts to synthesize s‐triazine ring containing polyetherols from melamine and ethylene carbonate are described. The conditions of synthesis providing optimal yields of the polyetherols were 165°C, melamine to ethylene carbonate molar ratio 1 : 9 to 1 : 18, and 4 g of potassium carbonate or diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane catalyst per mole of melamine. The structure of the products was established by 1H‐NMR and IR spectroscopy. The kind and amount of side products [mostly poly(ethylene glycols)] was determined by GLC. The polyetherols have been found useful in the synthesis of polyurethanes of improved thermal stability.