A series of novel aromatic polyamides containing 4-(dimethylamino)triphenylamine were prepared via the polycondensation reactions of the newly synthesized dicarboxylic acid, 4,4′-dicarboxy-4″-(dimethylamino)triphenylamine, and various diamines. Introduction of 4-(dimethylamino)triphenylamine units along the polymer chain enhanced the solubility of the polymers. The 10% weight loss temperatures of these polymers ranged from 432°C to 471°C with the char yields more than 63% at 800°C under nitrogen atmosphere. The polymers displayed low oxidation potentials because of the incorporation of dimethylamino at the para position of triphenylamine. Cyclic voltammograms of the polyamide films showed their onset potential around 0.38–0.47 V with color changing from nearly colorless to light blue.
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