“…Tail-end functionalized PPE can in principle be obtained by copolymerization. − When using (besides the DMP) a para -functionalized phenol, which can only partake in the redistribution reactions, this phenol will always end up as the tail-end of PPE. , However, rapid oxidative coupling will usually lead to large amounts of nonfunctionalized PPE as well. Furthermore, if one wants to use the commercially easily available ortho -unsubstituted phenols, extensive cross-linking , and methyl group oxidation , will occur.…”