| abstract |
An unsaturated imide compound represented by formula (1): <IMAGE> (1) wherein Q is an alicyclic structure-containing hydrocarbon group having 4-20 carbon atoms; each of R1, R2, R3, R4, Ri and Rj represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group having 1-6 carbon atoms or a halogen-containing hydrocarbon group having 1-6 carbon atoms; each of a, b, c, d, e and f represents an integer of 0 to 4 satisfying a+b</=4, c+d</=4 and e+f</=4 and D represents a divalent organic group having 2-24 carbon atoms and an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, a process for producing the unsaturated imide compound of formula (1) and intermediates for producing the unsaturated imide compound of formula (1). The unsaturated imide compound of formula (1) is well soluble in organic solvents and can give cured products excellent in heat resistance, low water absorption and flexibility. |