| abstract |
A process for producing an aromatic polyester having an increased degree of polymerization. The process comprises reacting a hydroxyl-terminated, substantially linear, fiber-forming aromatic polyester having an aromatic dicarboxylic acid as a main acid component at an elevated temperature with a bi-cyclic imino ester compound of formula [I] or formula [II]. According to the process, the molecular chains of the aromatic polyester are bonded to each other by the terminal hydroxyl groups thereof to form rapidly the aromatic polyester having an increased degree of polymerization. |