The polyester from 29.19 can be mixed with additional

Chapter 29, Problem 29.2

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The polyester from 29.19 can be mixed with additional phthalic anhydride (0.5 mole of phthalic anhydride for each mole of 1,2,3-propanetriol in the original polyester) to form a liquid resin. When this resin is heated, it forms a hard, insoluble, thermosetting polyester called glyptal. (a) Propose a structure for the repeat unit in glyptal. (b) Account for the fact that glyptal is a thermosetting plastic.

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