Nucleation effect inhibitor, crystalline resin composition and method of controlling crystallization of crystalline resin composition

Abstract

A nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising a compound being any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivative, a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor, and a method of controlling crystallization by the used of the nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a nucleating-effect-suppressor for lowering the crystallization temperature or crystallization rate of a crystalline resin composition by incorporating it in the crystalline resin composition, a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor, and a method of controlling crystallization wherein the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin are lowered using the nucleating-effect-suppressor.

BACKGROUND ART

Because crystalline resins are excellent in mechanical and chemical properties, they are widely used in such fields as parts of automobiles, electric/electronic products and the like. In particular, the demand for engineering plastics is growing in various fields.

Also, there have been attempts to improve the heat resistance and chemical resistance of a crystalline resin, or to confer mechanical strength according to individual uses, by formulating a fibrous reinforcing material therein, so as to meet the requirements of a wide variety of industrial applications. Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a marked trend toward replacement of conventional metal parts with fiber-reinforced crystalline resins, to resolve the problems of weight reduction, manufacturing process simplification and corrosion prevention, in the fields of electronic parts, automobile parts, electrical equipment parts and the like.

When a crystalline resin used as a molding material is cooled from a molten state, crystallization occurs. The state of crystallization varies depending on the cooling conditions during the molding stage, the presence of a fine particle that serves as a core of crystallization, that is, a nucleating agent, and the like. Because the properties of the crystalline resin are significantly influenced by the state of crystallization, how to control its crystallization is the key to making use of the characteristics of the resin. For example, because the presence of a nucleating agent as described above has an effect of increasing the crystallization rate of a crystalline resin and raising the crystallization temperature (nucleating effect), cooling time during molding can be shortened.

By the way, crystalline resins are colored for the purpose of decoration, color identification, improvement of light fastness of molded products, content protection and shading, and the like. As colorants, inorganic pigments, organic pigments, dyes and the like are commonly used, and carbon black, in particular, is widely used for black coloring.

The inorganic pigments, organic pigments and the like used for coloring crystalline resins, in particular, carbon black and fibrous reinforcing materials (glass fiber, inorganic fillers such as mica and talc) exhibit behaviors similar to those of nucleating agents. Therefore, adding these materials causes an increase in the crystallization rate and micro-crystallization, and can hence considerably reduce the toughness. Also, because adding these materials causes a rise in crystallization temperature, it is necessary to raise the mold temperature in injection molding, which not only leads to an increase in energy cost, but also increases the shrinkage factor due to cooling of the molded product and hence decreases molding accuracy.

To resolve these problems, it is considered effective to suppress the actions of the aforementioned colorants, fibrous reinforcing materials and the like as nucleating agents, that is, to control crystallization by allowing the presence of a material capable of lowering the crystallization rate to suppress micro-crystallization and of lowering the crystallization temperature to lower the mold temperature in the crystalline resin. Note that hereinafter this effect is referred to as nucleation suppressing effect (crystallization retarding effect), and a material having this effect is referred to as nucleating-effect-suppressor (crystallization retarding effect agent).

In line with this concept, use of nigrosine, aniline black (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. SHO-57-115454) and copper phthalocyanine derivatives (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. SHO-61-181861) was proposed. Thereafter, various improvements of crystalline resin compositions using these materials were conducted. For example, 1) a polyamide-based member for vehicles (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. SHO-62-246958), 2) a reinforced good-appearance black polyamide resin composition (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. HEI-4-370148), 3) a glass-fiber-reinforced black polyamide resin composition (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. HEI-6-128479), 4) a black polyamide resin composition (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. HEI-9-255869), 5) a black colored polyamide resin composition having excellent weatherability (Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. HEI-11-343405, HEI-11-343406 and HEI-11-349807), 6) a black colored reinforced polyamide resin composition (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-53861) and the like can be mentioned.

However, of those that have been used to date as nucleating-effect-suppressors, nigrosine and aniline black are black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives are dark blue. Hence, the range of color selection is very narrow when they are used in colored crystalline resin compositions; in almost all cases, their use has been limited to black or nearly black colored resin compositions.

However, since the demand for coloring a crystalline resin in various colors is very strong, there has been a strong need for the development of a colorless, light-colored or variously colored nucleating-effect-suppressor (a material that lowers the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin when present in the crystalline resin, compared to the case without the crystalline resin), that is, a nucleating-effect-suppressor that, unlike nigrosine, aniline black or copper phthalocyanine derivatives, does not narrow the range of color selection for colored crystalline resins.

The present invention was done in view of the above-described problems in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide a nucleating-effect-suppressor that lowers the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin and allows free selection of colors in coloring the crystalline resin when contained in the crystalline resin, a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor, and a method of controlling crystallization wherein the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of crystalline resin are lowered using the nucleating-effect-suppressor.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The present inventor investigated a new substance capable of suppressing a nucleating effect on a crystalline resin, focusing on the three-dimensional structure thereof, finding that the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin composition containing a compound having a particular structural characteristic fall compared to the case wherein the compound is not contained, and developed the present invention.

The nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention, which accomplishes the above-described object, is a nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising a compound that controls the crystallization of a crystalline resin in a crystalline resin composition, characterized in that said compound is any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives.

As examples of the aforementioned polycyclic structures, those wherein three or more 4-membered and 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, those wherein three or more 5-membered and 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, those wherein three or more 6-membered and 7 or higher-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, those wherein three or more 4-membered and 5-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, those wherein a 4-membered, 5-membered and 6 or higher-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, those wherein three or more 4-membered and 6 or higher-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, and those wherein three or more 5-membered and 6 or higher-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, can be mentioned.

Also, the aforementioned compound may be one having one or two or more units of one kind of the aforementioned polycyclic structures (for example, one wherein two or more units of the same polycyclic structure are directly bound via single bonds or double bonds), and may be one having one or two or more units of each of two or more kinds of the aforementioned polycyclic structures (for example, one wherein two or more kinds of polycyclic structures are directly bound via single bonds or double bonds).

The nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (A).

(A) The crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor is lower than the crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (B).

(B) The crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin composition containing 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of the nucleating-effect-suppressor per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin is lower than the crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor by 4° C. or more.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (C).

(C) The crystallization rate of a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor is smaller than the crystallization rate of a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (D).

(D) The difference between the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature and extrapolated crystallization end temperature of a crystalline resin composition containing 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of the nucleating-effect-suppressor per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin is larger than the difference between the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature and extrapolated crystallization end temperature of a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor by 2° C. or more.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (E).

(E) The sizes of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor are larger than the sizes of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (F).

(F) The average diameter (for example, the median diameter of 2-axis average diameters) of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin composition containing 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of the nucleating-effect-suppressor per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin is larger than the average diameter of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor by a factor of 2 times or more.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (G).

(G) The number of sphaerocrystals in a prescribed area (for example, a fixed surface or section) in a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor is smaller than the number of sphaerocrystals in the aforementioned prescribed area in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may be one that satisfies the following requirement (H).

(H) The number of sphaerocrystals in a prescribed area in a crystalline resin composition containing 0.1 to 30 parts by weight of the nucleating-effect-suppressor per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin is smaller than the number of sphaerocrystals in the aforementioned prescribed area in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor by a factor of ⅔ or less.

The crystalline resin composition of the present invention contains one kind or more of any nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention in a crystalline resin.

Also, in the method of the present invention of controlling the crystallization of a crystalline resin composition, by containing one kind or more of any nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention in a crystalline resin, the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of the crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor are lowered compared to the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of the crystalline resin in the crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Crystal growth in the crystallization of a crystalline resin begins when a crystal nucleus is first produced by concentration fluctuations of impurities, molten polymers, or the like. The crystal nucleus having a size at which a crystal begins growing is the critical nucleus; nuclei of sizes smaller than the critical nucleus appear and disappear. Also, the period until the critical nucleus is formed is called nucleation induction period. When a nucleating agent or a substance equivalent thereto is contained in a crystalline resin, the result will be the same as in the presence of a crystal nucleus as the critical nucleus in advance. Hence, substantially without following the nucleation induction period, a crystal begins growing at a high temperature.

However, when the nucleating-effect-suppressor in the present invention is contained in a crystalline resin, the nucleation induction period lengthens, the temperature at which a crystal begins growing falls, and the crystallization rate falls. The three-dimensional structure of the compound that constitutes the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention significantly influences this nucleating effect suppression phenomenon.

The structure the compound that controls the crystallization of a crystalline resin in the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention needs to have is at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures (structure of a circular atomic sequence) are condensed to form condensed ring.

The nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention is capable of being effective in nucleating effect suppression compared to the following compounds. None of a compound having a structure wherein two 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, a compound having a structure wherein cyclic structures with two 4-membered or higher cyclic structures condensed to form condensed ring are linked via single bonds, and a compound having a structure wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are linked via single bonds, has an effective nucleation suppressing effect.

When the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention is contained in a crystalline resin, the nucleation induction period of the crystalline resin lengthens, the temperature at which a crystal begins growing falls, and the crystallization rate falls. Hence, the sizes of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention are larger than the sizes of sphaerocrystals in the original crystalline resin, which does not contain the nucleating-effect-suppressor. When the nucleation suppression effect is significant, the difference in the sizes of sphaerocrystals will be 2 times or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a photomicrograph of Example 195.

FIG. 2 is a photomicrograph of Example 196.

FIG. 3 is a photomicrograph of Example 197.

FIG. 4 is a photomicrograph of Example 198.

FIG. 5 is a photomicrograph of Example 199.

FIG. 6 is a photomicrograph of Example 200.

FIG. 7 is a photomicrograph of Example 201.

FIG. 8 is a photomicrograph of Comparative Example 129.

MODES FOR EMBODYING THE INVENTION

The compound that constitutes the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may comprise at least one structure selected from among (a) to (d) below.

• (a) A polycyclic structure wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring
• (b) A polycyclic structure wherein four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring
• (c) A polycyclic structure wherein five 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring
• (d) A polycyclic structure wherein six or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring

It is desirable that the 4-membered or higher cyclic structures be aromatic rings or heterocyclic rings.

Also, of the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressors, as those preferred in terms of compatibility with polyamide resin and other properties, those having a polycyclic structure wherein three or four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring can be mentioned.

Also, (a) to (d) above can be (a) to (d) below, respectively.

• (a) A polycyclic structure wherein three 5-membered and/or 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (for example, a combination of one 5-membered ring and two 6-membered rings, a combination of two 5-membered rings and one 6-membered ring, a combination of three 6-membered rings, and the like)
• (b) A polycyclic structure wherein four 5-membered and/or 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (for example, a combination of one 5-membered ring and three 6-membered rings, a combination of two 5-membered rings and two 6-membered rings, a combination of four 6-membered rings, and the like)
• (c) A polycyclic structure wherein five 5-membered and/or 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (a combination of one 5-membered ring and three 6-membered rings, a combination of two 5-membered rings and three 6-membered rings, a combination of one 5-membered ring and four 6-membered rings, a combination of five 6-membered rings, and the like)
• (d) A polycyclic structure wherein six or more 5-membered and/or 6-membered cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (a combination of one 5-membered ring and five 6-membered rings, a combination of two 5-membered rings and four 6-membered rings, a combination of three 5-membered rings and three 6-membered rings, a combination of two 5-membered rings and five 6-membered rings, a combination of six 6-membered rings, a combination of seven 6-membered rings, and the like)

It is preferable that the aforementioned polycyclic structures (a) to (d) be structures having two or more 6-membered rings.

Also, as the aforementioned 5-membered rings, a cyclopentadiene ring, a pyrrole ring, a pyroline ring, a pyrrolidine ring, a pyrazole ring, a pyrazoline ring, an imidazole ring, an imidazoline ring, an imidazolidine ring, a furan ring, an oxolan ring, a dioxolan ring, a thiophene ring, a thiolan ring, a thiazole ring and the like can be mentioned. Preferred are a cyclopentadiene ring and a pyrrole ring.

It is preferable that each of the aforementioned polycyclic structures (a) to (d) has a 5-membered ring, and the 5-membered ring(s) be a cyclopentadiene ring and/or a pyrrole ring.

Also, as the above-described 6-membered rings, a benzene ring, a cyclohexane ring, a pyridine ring, a piperidine ring, a pyrazine ring, a piperazine ring, a pyridone ring, a pyran ring, a pyron ring, an oxane ring, a dioxane ring, an oxazine ring, a thian ring, a dithian ring, a thiazine ring and the like can be mentioned. Preferred are a benzene ring and a pyridine ring.

Each of the aforementioned polycyclic structures (a) to (d) has a 6-membered ring, and it is preferable that the 6-membered ring(s) be a benzene ring and/or a pyridine ring. For example, each can be a polycyclic structure of 6-membered ring(s) and 5-membered ring(s) or a polycyclic structure of 6-membered rings only.

In the present specification, as superior expressions to show examples of polycyclic structures, skeletal structures are mentioned; as intermediate expressions to show examples of preferable structures belonging to the skeletal structures or other preferable structures, basic structures are mentioned. Also, preferable specific examples belonging to the basic structure or other preferable specific examples are mentioned as example compounds. In the skeletal structures, the individual bonds that constitute the skeleton are single bonds or double bonds, and the kinds of atoms that constitute the skeleton and the kinds and positions of substituents are not specified. In the basic structures, the kinds and positions of substituents are not specified.

Examples of specific relationships among skeletal structures, basic structures and example compounds are as follows.

Skeletal Structure a-5 above is one of the skeletal structures belonging to the polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. Basic Structure 24 is one of the wide variety of basic structures of Skeletal Structure a-5, and Example Compound 1 is a preferred specific example belonging to Basic Structure 24, and has an amino group as a substituent at the 1-position thereof.

Skeletal Structure b-1 above is one of the skeletal structures belonging to the polycyclic structures wherein four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. Basic Structure 61 is one of the wide variety of basic structures of Skeletal Structure b-1, and Example Compound 2 is a preferred specific example belonging to Basic Structure 61, and has an amino group as a substituent at the 1-position thereof. is a comparative compound relative to Example Compound 1 and Example Compound 2. Both Example Compound 1 and Example Compound 2 have in the molecules thereof the structure of Comparative Example Compound 1 (1-amino-naphthalene). That is, this is a comparative example compound with the number of condensed rings being smaller by one than a skeletal structure belonging to the polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (Example Compound 1).

Skeletal Structure a-6 above is one of the skeletal structures belonging to the polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. Basic Structure 41 is one of the wide variety of basic structures of Skeletal Structure a-6, and Example Compound 29 is a preferred specific example belonging to Basic Structure 41. is a comparative compound relative to Example Compound 29. That is, this is a comparative example compound with the number of condensed rings being smaller by one than the skeletal structure belonging to a polycyclic structure wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring (Example Compound 1).

Changes in the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention can be determined as described below by conducting differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) on the crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor (a sample containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor) and on the crystalline resin alone in the crystalline resin composition (a sample not containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor).

(1) Changes in Crystallization Temperature

The magnitude thereof can be expressed by the difference between the crystallization temperature shown by the sample containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor (T_CP) and the crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) shown by the sample not containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor (crystallization temperature fall ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP). This shows that as the ΔT_CP increases, the nucleating effect suppressing effect increases, and that when the ΔT_CP has a negative value, a nucleating effect is evident.

(2) Changes in Crystallization Rate

The difference between extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP), that is, crystallization temperature range, is expressed as ΔT_C=T_CIP-T_CEP. The difference between the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T⁰_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T⁰_CEP) shown by the sample not containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor, that is, the crystallization temperature range of the sample not containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor, is expressed as ΔT⁰_C=T⁰_CIP−T⁰_CEP.

It is shown that the greater ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C is, the slower the crystallization rate is compared to the sample not containing a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and a negative value indicates that the crystallization rate became faster, that is, a nucleating effect appeared.

(1) Investigation of Crystallization Temperature Falls

• • T⁰_CP of polyamide 66 (crystalline resin alone): 232.8° C.
  • T_CP of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 1 added thereto: 217.7° C. ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP=+15.1° C.
  • T_CP of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 2 added thereto: 218.6° C. ΔT_CP=T_CP−T_C=+14.2° C.
  • T_CP of polyamide 66 with Comparative Example Compound 1 added thereto: 232.2° C. ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP=+0.6° C.

In the individual crystalline resin compositions with Example Compound 1 and Example Compound 2, which belong to the polycyclic structures wherein three and four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, respectively, added to polyamide 66, the crystallization temperature fell significantly compared to polyamide 66 alone. However, the crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin composition with Comparative Example Compound 1, which has a structure wherein two rings are condensed to form condensed ring to have a number of condensed rings smaller by one than Example Compound 1, added to polyamide 66, remains almost unchanged from the case of polyamide 66 alone; it is seen that the crystallization temperature cannot be lowered.

• • T_CP of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 29 added thereto: 220.0° C. ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP=+12.8° C.
  • T_CP of polyamide 66 with Comparative Example Compound 6 added thereto: 230.8° C. ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP=+2.0° C.

In the individual crystalline resin compositions with Example Compound 29, which belongs to the polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, added to polyamide 66, the crystallization temperature fell significantly compared to polyamide 66 alone. However, the crystallization point of the crystalline resin composition with Comparative Example Compound 6, resulting from replacement of one benzene ring of the condensed ring of Example Compound 29 with one methyl group (that is, the number of condensed rings is smaller by one than Example Compound 29), added to polyamide 66, remains almost unchanged from the case of polyamide 66 alone.

(2) Investigation of Crystallization Rate Falls

• • ΔT⁰_C (crystallization temperature range) of polyamide 66 (crystalline resin alone): 9.5° C.
  • ΔT_C (crystallization temperature range) of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 1 added thereto: 13.7° C. ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C=+4.2° C.
  • ΔT_C of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 2 added thereto: 15.8° C. ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C=+6.3° C.
  • ΔT_C of polyamide 66 with Comparative Example Compound 1 added thereto: 8.4° C. ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C=−1.1° C.

In the individual crystalline resin compositions with Example Compound 1 and Example Compound 2, which belong to the polycyclic structures wherein three and four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, respectively, added to polyamide 66, ΔΔT_C is large. This shows that the crystallization rate fell significantly compared to polyamide 66. However, in the case of the crystalline resin composition with Comparative Example Compound 1, which has a structure wherein two rings are condensed to form condensed ring to have a number of condensed rings smaller by one than Example Compound 1, added to polyamide 66, a negative value is obtained. That is, the crystallization rate rose, though the increase is slight, compared to the case of polyamide 66 alone; a nucleating effect is exhibited.

• • ΔT_C of polyamide 66 with Example Compound 29 added thereto: 16.5° C. ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C=+7.0° C.
  • ΔT_C of polyamide 66 with Comparative Example Compound 6 added thereto: 9.5° C. ΔΔT_C=ΔT_C−ΔT⁰_C=0° C.

In the individual crystalline resin compositions with Example Compound 29, which belongs to the polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, added to polyamide 66, the ΔΔT_C rose, and the crystallization rate fell significantly compared to polyamide 66 alone. However, in the case of the crystalline resin composition with Comparative Example Compound 6 added to polyamide 66, ΔΔT_C=0 is obtained; it is found that the crystallization rate of polyamide 66 cannot be lowered.

As shown in the above-described data, depending on whether or not the number of rings in the polycyclic structure wherein 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring in the compound added to the crystalline resin is three or more, the influences on the crystallization point (crystallization temperature) and crystallization rate of the crystalline resin vary widely. When the aforementioned number of rings is two, the influences on the crystallization point and crystallization rate are very small; when the aforementioned number of rings is three or more, significant falls are observed in the crystallization point and the crystallization rate.

Also, referring to the crystalline resin compositions containing Example Compound 1, Example Compound 2 and Example Compound 29, respectively, the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is much lower than the crystalline resin alone (crystalline resin alone: 236.0° C., Example Compound 1: 224.8° C., Example Compound 2: 227.3° C., Example Compound 29: 229.6° C.); it is found that the nucleus induction period has lengthened in each case.

Combining these findings, it is found that there is an extremely wide difference in nucleating effect suppression between the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring and the compounds having a structure wherein two 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring.

Next, specific examples of the skeletal structures and the basic structures are described.

Skeletal Structures

(a) As examples of polycyclic structures wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, Skeletal Structures a-1 to a-8 below can be mentioned. Note that the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single bonds or double bonds.

(b) As examples of polycyclic structures wherein four 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, Skeletal Structures b-1 to b-12 below can be mentioned. Note that the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single bonds or double bonds.

(c) As examples of polycyclic structures wherein five 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, Skeletal Structures c-1 to c-8 can be mentioned. Note that the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single bonds or double bonds.

(d) As examples of polycyclic structures wherein six or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, Skeletal Structures d-1 to d-10 below can be mentioned. Note that the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single bonds or double bonds. Basic Structures

(a) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Three 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring

(a-1) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-1: Basic Structures 1 to 8

(a-2) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-2: Basic Structures 9 to 11

(a-3) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-3: Basic Structures 12 to 17

(a-4) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-4: Basic Structures 18 to 23

(a-5) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-5: Basic Structures 24 to 38 [In Basic Structure 28, A represents S, N—R, N⁺(—R¹)—R² or O, and each of R, R¹ and R² represents H, an alkyl group having or not having a substituent, or an aryl group having or not having a substituent.] [In Basic Structure 33, A represents S, N—R, N⁺(—R¹)—R² or O, and each of R, R¹ and R² represents H, an alkyl group having or not having a substituent, or an aryl group having or not having a substituent.] [In Basic Structure 38, A represents S, N—R, N⁺(—R¹)—R² or O, and each of R, R¹ and R² represents H, an alkyl group having or not having a substituent, or an aryl group having or not having a substituent.]

(a-6) Examples of preferred basic structures belonging to Skeletal Structure a-6: Basic Structures 39 to 49

(a-7) Example of Preferred Basic Structure Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-7: Basic

(a-8) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure a-8: Basic Structures 51 to 53

(a-9) Examples of Other Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Three 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structures 54 to 60

(b) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Four 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring

(b-1) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-1: Basic Structures 61 and 63

(b-2) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-2: Basic Structures 64 to 69 [In Basic Structure 67, A represents S, N—R, N⁺(—R¹)—R² or O, and each of R, R¹ and R² represents H, an alkyl group having or not having a substituent, or an aryl group having or not having a substituent.] [In Basic Structure 68, A represents S, N—R, N⁺(—R¹)—R² or O, and each of R, R¹ and R² represents H, an alkyl group having or not having a substituent, or an aryl group having or not having a substituent.]

(b-3) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-3: Basic Structures 70 to 73

(b-4) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-4: Basic Structures 74 and 75

(b-5) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-5: Basic Structures 76 to 78

(b-6) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-6: Basic Structures 79 to 81

(b-7) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-7: Basic Structures 82 and 83

(b-8) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-8: Basic Structure 84

(b-9) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure b-9: Basic Structure 85

(b-10) Examples of Other Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Four 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structures 86 and 87

(b-11) Example of Other Preferred Basic Structure of Polycyclic Structure Wherein Four 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structure 88

(b-12) Example of Other Preferred Basic Structure of Polycyclic Structure Wherein Four 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structure 89

(b-13) Examples of Other Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Four 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structures 90 to 93

(c) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Five 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring

(c-1) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-1: Basic Structures 94 and 95

(c-2) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-2: Basic Structures 96

(c-3) Examples of Preferred Basic Structure Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-3: Basic Structures 97

(c-4) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-4: Basic Structures 98 and 99

(c-5) Examples of preferred basic structures belonging to Skeletal Structure c-5: Basic Structures 100 and 101

(c-6) Example of Preferred Basic Structure Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-6: Basic Structure 102

(c-7) Example of Preferred Basic Structure Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-7: Basic Structure 103

(c-8) Example of Preferred Basic Structure Belonging to Skeletal Structure c-8: Basic Structure 104

(c-9) Examples of Other Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Five 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structures 105 to 112

(d) Examples of Preferred Basic Structures of Polycyclic Structures Wherein Six or More 4-Membered or Higher Cyclic Structures are Condensed to Form Condensed Ring: Basic Structures 113 to 131

The nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may comprise a salt wherein a cation and an anion are ionically bound. In this case, the salt that constitutes the nucleating-effect-suppressor may be a salt formed by ionic bond of an anion or a cation formed by ionizing of an amino group having or not having a substituent, a sulfone group or a carboxyl group in the above-described basic structure of the nucleating-effect-suppressor and a cation component or an anion component as a counterion. Also, the aforementioned anion component as the counterion may be an anion from a carboxylic acid or a sulfonic acid; as preferable ones, anion components resulting from an aromatic or aliphatic sulfonic acid and an aromatic or aliphatic carboxylic acid, respectively, can be mentioned.

The nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention may comprise a compound wherein another substituent or the like are bound to the aforementioned polycyclic structure. The other substituent or the like that bind to the polycyclic structure need to have no significant adverse effect (for example, causing cleavage of a polymer chain, and the like) on the subject crystalline resin, and are desirably supplementary to the compatibility with the subject crystalline resin. As specific examples of such substituents, one kind or two kinds of a hydroxyl group, a halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group, an allyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryloxycarbonyl group, an alkylaminocarbonyl group, an arylaminocarbonyl group, an alkylamino group, an arylamino group, an amino group, an acylamino group, a sulfonamide group, a sulfone group and a carboxyl group can be mentioned. Preferred are one kind or two kinds of an amino group, a dimethylamino group, a carbonyl group, a methyl group and an acetyl group.

As examples of the aforementioned halogen, F, Cl, Br, I and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkyl group, alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, such as a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a butyl group and a tert-butyl group, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkoxy group, alkoxy groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, such as a methoxy group, an ethoxy group and an isopropoxy group, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned aralkyl group, a benzyl group, an α,α′-dimethylbenzyl group and the like, whether having or not having a substituent, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkenyl group, vinyl, propenyl, butenyl and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned allyl group, —CH₂CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂ and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned aryl group, a phenyl group, a tolyl group, a naphthyl group and the like, whether having a substituent (for example, alkyl groups having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or halogen atoms such as Cl, Br, I, F, or the like) or not having a substituent, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned acyl group, an acetyl group, a propionyl group, a butyryl group, a benzoyl group and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkoxycarbonyl group, a methoxycarbonyl group, an ethoxycarbonyl group, an isopropoxycarbonyl group and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned aryloxycarbonyl group, a phenyloxycarbonyl group, a tolyloxycarbonyl group, a naphthyloxycarbonyl group and the like, whether having or not having a substituent, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkylaminocarbonyl group, a methylaminocarbonyl group, an ethylaminocarbonyl group, a propylaminocarbonyl group, an isopropylaminocarbonyl group, an octylaminocarbonyl group and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned arylaminocarbonyl group, a phenylaminocarbonyl group, a tolylaminocarbonyl group, a naphthylaminocarbonyl group and the like, whether having or not having a substituent, can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned alkylamino group, a methylamino group, an ethylamino group, a propylamino group, an isopropylamino group, a pentylamino group, a dodecylamino group and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the aforementioned arylamino group, a phenylamino group, a tolylamino group, a naphthylamino group and the like, whether having or not having a substituent, can be mentioned.

The amount of nucleating-effect-suppressor contained in the crystalline resin composition of the present invention can, for example, be 0.05 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin. Preferred are 0.1 to 10 parts by weight. Particularly preferred for sufficient falls in crystallization temperature are 1 to 5 parts by weight.

As the crystalline resin used in the present invention, any crystalline resin that has a nucleating effect suppressing effect with the addition of the aforementioned nucleating-effect-suppressor can be used; for example, polyamide resin, polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyphenylene sulfide resin, polyether ether ketone resin and the like can be mentioned. As preferable crystalline resins, polyamide resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin and polyphenylene sulfide resin can be mentioned; particularly in polyamide resin, the effect of the present invention is remarkable. These crystalline resins can be used singly or in combination of two kinds or more.

Also, in the present invention, a copolymer or mixture mainly comprising a polymer that constitutes these crystalline resins; a thermoplastic resin comprising an elastomer, such as a rubber or a rubber-like resin, formulated in these crystalline resins; a polymer alloy containing these crystalline resins at 10% by weight or more, and the like can also be used as crystalline resins. Copolymers of two kinds or more thereof, for example, polyamide 6/66, polyamide 6/66/610, polyamide 6/66/11/12 and the like, can also be used. Also, the crystalline resin used in the present invention may be an alloy comprising two kinds or more of synthetic resins mixed. As examples of such alloys, polyamide/polyester alloy, polyamide/polyphenylene oxide alloy, polyamide/polycarbonate alloy, polyamide/polyolefin alloy, polyamide/polystyrene/acrylonitrile alloy, polyamide/acrylic acid ester alloy, polyamide/silicon alloy and the like can be mentioned.

As specific examples of the above-described polyamide resin (nylon), polyamide 6 resin, polyamide 11 resin, polyamide 12 resin, polyamide 46 resin, polyamide 66 resin, polyamide 69 resin, polyamide 610 resin, polyamide 612 resin, polyamide 96 resin, polyamide MXD6 resin, polyamide RIM resin and the like can be mentioned.

The crystalline resin composition of the present invention may be formulated with various additives, in order to confer a desired characteristic according to the purpose thereof. As examples of such additives, colorants, crystal nucleating agents, mold-releasing agents, lubricants, dispersing agents, fillers, stabilizers, plasticizers, modifiers, ultraviolet absorbents or optical stabilizers, antioxidants, antistatic agents, flame retardants, elastomers for improving impact resistance, and the like can be mentioned.

The fibrous reinforcing material is not subject to limitation; any one usable as a reinforcing material for conventional synthetic resins can be used appropriately according to the intended use and purpose thereof. As examples of such fibrous reinforcing materials, glass fiber, carbon fiber and various organic fibers can be mentioned. For example, in the case of glass fiber, the content thereof is preferably 5 to 120 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a crystalline resin. If the content is less than 5 parts by weight, a sufficient glass fiber reinforcing effect is difficult to obtain; if the content exceeds 120 parts by weight, the moldability is likely to decrease. Preferably, the content is 10 to 60 parts by weight, particularly preferably 20 to 50 parts by weight.

As the aforementioned colorant, inorganic pigments, organic pigments or organic dyes and the like can be used. As specific examples of usable colorants, inorganic or organic pigments such as carbon black, quinophthalone, Hansa Yellow, Rhodamine 6G Lake, quinacridone, Rose Bengale, copper Phthalocyanine Blue and copper Phthalocyanine Green, various oil-soluble dyes or disperse dyes such as azo dyes, quinophthalone dyes, anthraquinone dyes, xanthene dyes, triphenylmethane dyes and phthalocyanine dyes, and dyes and pigments modified with higher fatty acids, synthetic resins or the like, and the like can be mentioned. By combining the colorless or light-colored nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention and various chromatic organic pigments, a full-color molded product with appropriate light fastness and heat resistance and good appearance and gloss is obtained.

As the aforementioned the crystal nucleating agent, inorganic microparticles such as mica, talc, kaolin, wollastonite, silica and graphite, inorganic fibers such as glass fiber and carbon fiber (those commonly used in crystalline resins can be used, not subject to limitation concerning fiber diameter and length), metal oxides such as magnesium oxide and aluminum oxide, and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the mold releasing agent or lubricant, carboxylic acids such as stearic acid, palmitic acid and montanic acid, amides such as ethylene bis-stearylamide and methylene bis-stearylamide, carboxylic acid esters such as octyl stearate, stearic glyceride and montanic acid ester, carboxylic acid metal salts such as calcium stearate, aluminum stearate, barium stearate and partially saponified calcium salt of montanic acid ester, alcohols such as stearyl alcohol, waxes such as polyethylene wax and polyethylene oxide can be mentioned.

As examples of the ultraviolet absorbent or optical stabilizer, benzotriazole compounds, benzophenone compounds, salicylate compounds, cyanoacrylate compounds, benzoate compounds, oxalide compounds, hindered amine compounds, nickel complex salts and the like can be mentioned.

As examples of the flame retardant, halogen-containing compounds such as tetrabromobisphenol A derivatives, hexabromodiphenyl ether and tetrabromophthalic anhydride; phosphorus-containing compounds such as triphenyl phosphate, triphenyl phosphite, red phosphorus and ammonium polyphosphate; nitrogen-containing compounds such as urea and guanidine; silicon-containing compounds such as silicon oil, organic silane and aluminum silicate; antimony compounds such as antimony trioxide and antimony phosphate; and the like can be mentioned.

The crystalline resin composition of the present invention can be obtained by formulating raw materials using an optionally chosen method of formulation. It is usually preferable that these ingredients are homogenized to the maximum possible extent. Specifically, for example, by blending and homogenizing all raw materials in a mechanical mixer such as a blender, a kneader, a Banbury mixer, a roll mixer or an extruder, a crystalline resin composition can be obtained, or by blending some raw materials in a mechanical mixer and thereafter adding the remaining ingredients and further blending and homogenizing the raw materials, a crystalline resin composition can also be obtained. Also, previously dry-blended raw materials may be kneaded and homogenized in a molten state in a heated extruder, then extruded into a needle, which needle is then cut into desired length to yield a colored granular product (colored pellets). Also, a desired master batch can be obtained by an optionally chosen method using the crystalline resin composition of the present invention.

Molding of the crystalline resin composition of the present invention can be conducted by various procedures in common use. For example, pellets of the crystalline resin composition can be molded using a processing machine such as an extruder, an injection molding machine or a roll mill. Also, the crystalline resin composition of the present invention can also be molded by blending crystalline resin pellets or powder, a milled colorant, and where necessary various additives, in an appropriate mixer, and molding this blend using a processing machine. It is also possible, for example, that a blend of a colorant and a monomer containing an appropriated polymerization catalyst is polymerized to obtain a desired crystalline resin and then the desired crystalline resin is molded by an appropriate method. As examples of the method of molding, any commonly used method of molding, such as injection molding, extrusion molding, compression molding, foaming molding, blow molding, vacuum molding, injection blow molding, rotation molding and calender molding, can be adopted.

According to the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention and the method of the present invention of controlling the crystallization of a crystalline resin composition, the action of a nucleating agent can be suppressed by lowering the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of the crystalline resin. When a colorant, a fibrous reinforcing material or another additive that acts as a nucleating agent to cause a rise of crystallization temperature and a reduction in the surface gloss/appearance of the molded product is contained in the crystalline resin composition, because their actions as nucleating agents can be suppressed by using the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention or the method of the present invention of controlling the crystallization of a crystalline resin composition, the range of acceptance of crystalline resin composition design broadens and it becomes possible to adapt to a wide range of applications. Also, because the nucleating-effect-suppressor in the present invention is colorless, light-colored or otherwise variously colored, the range of acceptance in color design in coloring the crystalline resin is broad.

Referring to the crystalline resin composition of the present invention, the crystallization temperature falls (by, for example, 4° C. or more) compared to the original crystalline resin, which does not contain a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and the crystallization rate falls. Hence, because the shrinkage of the molded product due to cooling decreases so that molding dimensional accuracy improves, and also because the anisotropy of the strength of the molded product decreases favorably so that excellent dimensional stability during heating is exhibited, the crystalline resin composition of the present invention is extremely effective in manufacturing a precise molded product under rigorous requirements of dimensional accuracy. Also, because the temperature of the mold for molding can be lowered during molding, the molded product cooling time can be shortened and mold temperature adjustment is facilitated, so that mold temperature adjustment equipment costs can be reduced and molding of a large molded product can be conducted with relatively small equipment. Also, because the nucleating-effect-suppressor contained in the crystalline resin composition of the present invention is colorless, light-colored or otherwise variously colored, the range of acceptance in color design in coloring the crystalline resin composition is broad.

EXAMPLES

Next, the present invention is specifically described by means of examples; however, of course, the present invention is not limited to these examples. Note that in the description below, “part(s) by weight” is abbreviated as “part(s)”. Preparation of measuring samples and measurement of ΔT⁰_C of control sample (sample of polyamide 66 alone) 150 g of polyamide 66 (manufactured by Du Pont, trade name: Zytel 101L) was admixed with 1160 g of 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, and dissolved with heating (about 70° C.). This solution was filtered through Kiriyama filter paper No. 5A while remaining hot. After the filtrate was dissolved in 3 liters of chloroform, 1 liter of methanol was added to it to gelatinize the filtrate. After this gel was filtered through Kiriyama filter paper No. 5A while remaining hot, it was dispersed in 3 liters of methanol. A powder obtained by filtering this dispersion was vacuum-dried at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield purified polyamide 66.

100 parts of the purified polyamide 66 (crystalline resin) and 10 to 30 parts (10 parts, unless otherwise specified) of the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention (example compounds shown in the individual tables below) or a comparative example compound were dissolved in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol with heating. This was placed in a petri dish, allowed to stand at room temperature to evaporate the 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol, and then it was dried using a vacuum dryer at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield a measuring sample. In the case of example compounds or comparative example compounds that do not dissolve in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol with heating, samples for measuring were prepared as described below.

100 parts of the purified polyamide 66 and 10 to 30 parts of an example compound or a comparative example compound were added to 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol and heated to dissolve the polyamide 66. Said compound was dispersed using ultrasonic wave, tetrahydrofuran was then added to make a gel-like dispersion, and this dispersion was placed in a petri dish and allowed to stand at room temperature to evaporate the 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol and tetrahydrofuran. Subsequently, the dispersion was dried using a vacuum dryer at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield a measuring sample.

For control, the purified polyamide 66 alone was dissolved in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol with heating and thereafter placed in a petri dish and allowed to stand at room temperature. After the 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol was evaporated, the obtained solid was dried using a vacuum dryer at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield a control sample.

In the present specification, the above-described sample preparation treatment is referred to as the cast method; in the Examples and Comparative Examples below, samples were prepared using this method.

For each measuring sample and control sample, the crystallization temperature (T_CP), extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP) were measured using a differential scanning calorimeter (manufactured by SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC., trade name: DSC6200, COOLING CONTROLLER). In this thermal analysis, a cycle of heating from 20° C. to 300° C. at 20° C./min, maintaining 300° C. for 3 minutes, and then cooling from 300° C. to 20° C. at 10° C./min, was repeated five times. From the measurement data of extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP) obtained for each measuring sample, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) [difference between extrapolated crystallization end temperature and extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature] was calculated. Measurement results (for all numerical values, the unit is ° C.) are shown in Table 1 to Table 20. The measured values of T_CP, T_CIP, T_CEP and ΔT_C for each example compound and each comparative example compound, shown in Table 1 to Table 20, were obtained as described above.

Likewise, for the control sample, the crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP), extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T⁰_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T⁰_CEP) were measured, and the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) was calculated.

Crystallization temperature falls were judged by ΔT_CP (ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP) and crystallization rate falls were judged by comparing ΔT_C and ΔT⁰_C (ΔΔT_C=T_C−T⁰_C).

The crystallization temperature (T_CP) was determined using the mean of four values from the second to fifth measurements, out of measured values obtained by repeating heating and cooling using the differential scanning calorimeter. The extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP) were determined using the mean of values from the aforementioned second to fifth measurements at the time of each cooling measurement.

For the control sample, the crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP), extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T⁰_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T⁰_CEP) were determined in the same manner as the aforementioned one, as described below.

• T⁰_CP=232.8° C.
• T⁰_CIP=236.0° C.
• T⁰_CEP=226.5° C.
• ΔT⁰_C=9.5° C.

Examples 1 to 56 pertain to Example Compounds 1 to 56, and Example Compounds 1 to 56 contain a molecular structure similar to the molecular structures of Comparative Example Compounds 1 to 20 in Comparative Examples 1 to 20. Comparison between these example compounds and comparative example compounds in terms of falls in crystallization temperature and crystallization rate demonstrates the effectiveness of the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention.

Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2

By Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2, aminonaphthalene structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 1
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.2	0.6	235.2	226.8	8.4	−1.1
Example 1	Compound1
Example 1	Example Compound1	Basic Structure24	218.5	14.3	225.2	211.6	13.6	4.1
Example 2	Example Compound2	Basic Structure61	218.6	14.2	227.3	211.5	15.8	6.3
Example 3	Example Compound3	Basic Structure76	223.6	9.2	230.2	217.7	12.5	3.0
Example 4	Example Compound4	Basic Structure85	225.6	7.2	231.6	219.8	11.8	2.3
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.0	0.8	235.4	227.2	8.2	−1.3
Example 2	Compound2
Example 5	Example Compound5	Basic Structure1	227.7	5.1	232.3	220.6	11.7	2.2
Example 6	Example Compound6	Basic Structure9	227.3	5.5	233.0	221.4	11.6	2.1
Example 7	Example Compound7	Basic Structure10	227.6	5.2	232.1	220.2	11.9	2.4
Example 8	Example Compound8	Basic Structure11	227.5	5.3	232.4	220.8	11.6	2.1
Example 9	Example Compound9	Basic Structure24	219.3	13.5	226.7	211.0	15.7	6.2
Example 10	Example Compound10	Basic Structure41	218.4	14.4	227.1	211.8	15.3	5.8
Example 11	Example Compound11	Basic Structure90	224.7	8.1	230.1	217.0	13.1	3.6
Example 12	Example Compound12	Basic Structure91	223.9	8.9	229.1	216.7	12.4	2.9
Example 13	Example Compound13	Basic Structure64	224.3	8.5	229.7	216.3	13.4	3.9
Example 14	Example Compound14	Basic Structure70	216.8	16.0	225.4	209.2	16.2	6.7
Example 15	Example Compound15	Basic Structure76	219.9	12.9	229.1	212.9	16.2	6.7
Example 16	Example Compound16	Basic Structure84	222.3	10.5	232.0	215.9	16.1	6.6
Example 17	Example Compound17	Basic Structure79	221.6	11.2	228.0	215.4	12.6	3.1
Example 18	Example Compound18	Basic Structure82	222.2	10.6	228.3	215.2	13.1	3.6
Example 19	Example Compound19	Basic Structure91	225.1	7.7	231.6	219.3	12.3	2.8
Example 20	Example Compound20	Basic Structure93	223.2	9.6	229.1	216.4	12.7	3.2
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 1)
(Example Compound 1)
(Example Compound 2)
(Example Compound 3)
(Example Compound 4)
(Comparative Example Compound 2)
(Example Compound 5)
(Example Compound 6)
(Example Compound 7)
(Example Compound 8)
(Example Compound 9)
(Example Compound 10)
(Example Compound 11)
(Example Compound 12)
(Example Compound 13)
(Example Compound 14)
(Example Compound 15)
(Example Compound 16)
(Example Compound 17)
(Example Compound 18)
(Example Compound 19)
(Example Compound 20)

Comparative Investigation of Examples 1 to 4 and Comparative Example 1

Examples 1 to 4 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a 1-aminonaphthalene structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 1 to 4 are +7.2 to +14.3° C.; significant falls in the crystallization temperature are observed.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 1 to 4 expanded by +2.3 to +6.3° C. compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 1 to 4 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 1 is +0.6° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −1.1° C. compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 1 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, it is found that the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, and that the compounds wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Investigation of Examples 5 to 20 and Comparative Example 2

Examples 5 to 20 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a 2-aminonaphthalene structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 5 to 20 are +5.1 to +16.0° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 5 to 20 expanded by +2.1 to +6.7° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 5 to 20 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 2 is +0.8° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −1.3° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 2 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, and the compounds wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 21 and 22 and Comparative Examples 3 and 4

By Examples 21 and 22 and Comparative Examples 3 and 4, methylcarbonaphthalene structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 2
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.7	1.8	235.6	225.6	9.0	−0.5
Example 3	Compound3
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.8	1.0	234.7	226.2	8.5	−1.0
Example 4	Compound4
Example 21	Example Compound21	Basic Structure39	223.7	9.2	229.1	215.6	13.5	4.0
Example 22	Example Compound22	Basic Structure76	214.7	18.1	230.1	215.7	14.5	5.0
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 3)
(Comparative Example Compound 4)
(Example Compound 21)
(Example Compound 22)

Examples 21 and 22 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a methylcarbonaphthalene structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 21 and 22 are +9.2 and +18.1° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 21 and 22 expanded by +4.0 and +5.0° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 21 and 22 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 3 and 4 are +1.8 and +1.0° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −0.5 and −1.0° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 3 and 4 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather work as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 23 to 29 and Comparative Examples 5 to 7

By Examples 23 to 29 and Comparative Examples 5 to 7, chromone (1-benzopyran-4(4H)-one) structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 3
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.1	1.7	234.3	225.1	9.2	−0.3
Example 5	Compound5
Comparative	Comparative Example		230.9	2.0	233.7	223.7	10.0	0.5
Example 6	Compound6
Comparative	Comparative Example		230.8	2.0	234.5	224.6	9.9	0.4
Example 7	Compound7
Example 23	Example Compound23	Basic Structure2	227.4	5.4	232.6	219.7	12.9	3.4
Example 24	Example Compound24	Basic Structure25	224.7	8.1	228.9	216.5	12.4	2.9
Example 25	Example Compound25	Basic Structure25	227.0	5.8	231.2	219.1	12.1	2.6
Example 26	Example Compound26	Basic Structure29	227.0	5.8	231.8	219.9	11.9	2.4
Example 27	Example Compound27	Basic Structure41	224.2	8.6	230.7	218.4	12.3	2.8
Example 28	Example Compound28	Basic Structure42	227.7	5.1	232.2	220.7	11.5	2.0
Example 29	Example Compound29	Basic Structure42	220.9	11.9	229.5	213.4	16.1	6.6
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 5)
(Comparative Example Compound 6)
(Comparative Example Compound 7)
(Example Compound 23)
(Example Compound 24)
(Example Compound 25)
(Example Compound 26)
(Example Compound 27)
(Example Compound 28)
(Example Compound 29)

Examples 23 to 29 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a chromone (1-benzopyran-4(4H)-one) structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 23 to 29 are +5.1 to +11.9° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 23 to 29 expanded by +2.0 to +6.6° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 23 to 29 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 5 to 7 are +2.0 to +1.7° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −0.3 to +0.5° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 5 to 7 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather work as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, and the compounds wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 8 to 10 and Examples 30 to 33

By Examples 1 to 20 and Comparative Examples 8 to 10 and 2, coumarin structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 4
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.7	1.1	235.0	226.1	8.9	−0.6
Example 8	Compound8
Comparative	Comparative Example		230.9	1.9	234.0	224.7	9.3	−0.2
Example 9	Compound9
Comparative	Comparative Example		230.7	2.1	233.9	224.0	10.0	0.5
Example 10	Compound10
Example 30	Example Compound30	Basic Structure3	226.3	6.5	230.4	218.2	12.2	2.7
Example 31	Example Compound31		224.0	8.8	230.8	219.0	11.8	2.3
Example 32	Example Compound32	Basic Structure43	223.5	9.3	231.3	218.2	13.1	3.6
Example 33	Example Compound33	Basic Structure73	224.0	8.8	230.6	218.0	12.6	3.1
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 8)
(Comparative Example Compound 9)
(Comparative Example Compound 10)
(Example Compound 30)
(Example Compound 31)
(Example Compound 32)
(Example Compound 33)

Examples 30 to 33 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a coumarin structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 30 to 33 are +9.3 to +6.5° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 30 to 33 expanded by +2.3 to +3.6° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 30 to 33 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 8 is +1.1° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −0.6° C. compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 8 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three or four 6-membered rings or 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, and the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, Comparative Examples 9 and 10 are compounds wherein 5-membered rings or 6-membered rings are linked to coumarin via single bonds.

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 9 and 10 are +1.9 and +2.1° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −0.2 and +0.5° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), there is almost no change in crystallization rate. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 9 and 10 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

As stated above, it is found that even when the total number of 5-membered or higher rings is three, the compounds wherein the total number of rings has become three as rings such as aromatic rings or heterocyclic rings, for example, are linked via single bonds, like Comparative Examples 9 and 10, do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, as shown in Examples 31 and 33, even compounds having an alicyclic structure in the structures thereof possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 34 to 45 and Comparative Examples 11 to 13

By Examples 34 to 45 and Comparative Examples 11 to 13, quinoline structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 5
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		230.9	1.9	234.2	225.5	8.7	−0.8
Example 11	Compound11
Example 34	Example Compound34	Basic Structure34	219.7	13.1	228.7	212.7	16.0	6.5
Example 35	Example Compound35	Basic Structure46	222.5	10.3	228.3	215.1	13.2	3.7
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.6	1.2	235.2	225.8	9.4	−0.1
Example 12	Compound12
Example 36	Example Compound36	Basic Structure47	213.2	19.7	225.4	204.9	20.5	11.0
Example 37	Example Compound37	Basic Structure47	225.5	7.3	230.8	218.4	12.4	2.9
Example 38	Example Compound38	Basic Structure47	228.6	4.3	233.1	221.2	11.9	2.4
Example 39	Example Compound39	Basic Structure47	225.7	7.1	231.9	218.5	13.4	3.9
Example 40	Example Compound40	Basic Structure47	221.1	11.8	229.0	212.1	17.0	7.5
Example 41	Example Compound41	Basic Structure47	215.9	16.9	225.8	207.8	18.0	8.5
Example 42	Example Compound42	Basic Structure48	225.6	7.2	230.5	218.5	12.0	2.5
Example 43	Example Compound43	Basic Structure49	223.4	9.4	229.7	215.6	14.1	4.6
Example 44	Example Compound44	Basic Structure69	218.3	14.5	226.8	211.8	15.0	5.5
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.9	0.9	235.2	225.5	9.8	0.3
Example 13	Compound13
Example 45	Example Compound45	Basic Structure111	224.7	8.1	231.1	215.5	15.6	6.1
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 11)
(Example Compound 34)
(Example Compound 35)
(Comparative Example Compound 12)
(Example Compound 36)
(Example Compound 37)
(Example Compound 38)
(Example Compound 39)
(Example Compound 40)
(Example Compound 41)
(Example Compound 42)
(Example Compound 43)
(Example Compound 44)
(Comparative Example Compound 13)
(Example Compound 45)

Examples 34 to 45 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three, four or five 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a quinoline structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 34 to 45 are +4.3 to +19.7° C.; significant crystallization temperature falls are observed.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 34 to 45 expanded by +2.5 to +11.0° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 34 to 45 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 11 is +1.9° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −0.8, (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin); the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 11 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three, four or five 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

The crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 12 is +1.2° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) differed by −0.1° C. (ΔΔT_C) from the control (original crystalline resin), and there is no change in crystallization rate. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 12 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the compound of Example 36 is a phenanthrolin structure having a polycyclic structure wherein the portion containing the single bond that links two single rings in the compound of Comparative Example 12 is cyclized, and this compound of Example 36 possessed a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. (Example 36 ΔT_CP: +19.7° C., ΔΔT_C: +11.0° C.; Comparative Example 12ΔT_CP: +1.2° C., ΔΔT_C: −0.1° C.)

Likewise, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of the compound of Comparative Example 13 (2,2′-biquinoline) is +0.9° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is +0.3° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rates are nearly equal. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 13 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

The compound of Example 45 has a structure wherein the portion containing the single bond that links two ring structures with two 6-membered rings condensed to form condensed ring in the compound of Comparative Example 13 is cyclized, and this compound of Example 45 possessed a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. (Example 45ΔT_CP: +8.1° C., ΔΔT_C: +6.1° C.; Comparative Example 13ΔT_CP: +0.9° C., A ΔT_C: 0.3° C.)

Examples 46 to 50 and Comparative Examples 14 to 17

By Examples 46 to 50 and Comparative Examples 14 to 17, maleic anhydride structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 6
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.3	0.5	234.6	225.0	9.6	0.1
Example 14	Compound14
Comparative	Comparative Example		231.0	1.8	233.8	224.2	9.6	0.1
Example 15	Compound15
Example 46	Example Compound46	Basic Structure52	226.5	6.3	231.4	219.3	12.1	2.6
Example 47	Example Compound47	Basic Structure4	227.4	5.4	232.1	220.4	11.7	2.2
Comparative	Comparative Example		233.1	−0.3	235.9	227.0	8.9	−0.6
Example 16	Compound16
Example 48	Example Compound48	Basic Structure53	226.9	5.9	231.1	219.5	11.6	2.1
Example 49	Example Compound49	Basic Structure6	227.7	5.1	231.8	220.1	11.7	2.2
Comparative	Comparative Example		233.5	−0.7	236.9	227.1	9.8	0.3
Example 17	Compound17
Example 50	Example Compound50	Basic Structure7	227.4	5.4	232.7	220.7	12.0	2.5
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 14)
(Comparative Example Compound 15)
(Example Compound 46)
(Example Compound 47)
(Comparative Example Compound 16)
(Example Compound 48)
(Example Compound 49)
(Comparative Example Compound 17)
(Example Compound 50)

Comparative Investigation of Examples 46 and 47 and Comparative Examples 14 and 15

Examples 46 and 47 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a maleic anhydride structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 46 and 47 are +6.3 and +5.4° C. (ΔΔT_C); the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 46 and 47 expanded by +2.6 and +2.2° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 46 and 47 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 14 is +0.5° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is +0.1° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and crystallization rate remains almost unchanged. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 14 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, Comparative Example 15 is a compound wherein two aromatic rings are linked to maleic anhydride via single bonds. The crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of this Comparative Example 15 is +1.8° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is +0.1° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remains almost unchanged. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 15 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds having a total of three 5-membered or higher rings, one of which, however, is linked to any other ring via a single bond, like Comparative Example 15, do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Investigation of Examples 48 and 49 and Comparative Example 16

Examples 48 and 49 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 48 and 49 are +5.9 and +5.1° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) of Examples 48 and 49 expanded by +2.1 and +2.2° C. compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 48 and 49 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 16 is −0.3° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −0.6° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 16 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring have a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, like Comparative Example 16, do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Investigation of Example 50 and Comparative Example 17

Example 50 is a compound having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) in Example 50 is +5.4° C.; the crystallization temperature fell.

Also, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) of Example 50 expanded by +2.5° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compound of Example 50 possesses a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 17 is −0.7° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is +0.3° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 17 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Example 51 and Comparative Examples 18 to 20

By Example 51 and Comparative Examples 18 to 20, benzothiazole structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 7
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.1	0.7	235.4	226.4	9.0	−0.5
Example 18	Compound18
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.4	0.4	235.1	226.0	9.1	−0.4
Example 19	Compound19
Comparative	Comparative Example		233.3	−0.5	236.0	227.1	8.9	−0.6
Example 20	Compound20
Example 51	Example Compound51	Basic Structure5	227.6	5.2	232.8	220.2	12.6	3.1
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 18)
(Comparative Example Compound 19)
(Comparative Example Compound 20)
(Example Compound 51)

Example 51 is a compound having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing a benzothiazole structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) in Example 51 is +5.2° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) of Example 51 expanded by +3.11° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compound of Example 51 possesses a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 18 and 19 are +0.7 and +0.4° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −0.5 and −0.4° C. compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 18 and 19 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather work as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Also, Comparative Example 20 is a compound wherein aromatic rings are linked to benzothiazole via single bonds (the total number of rings is three). The crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of this Comparative Example 20 is −0.5° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −0.6° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 20 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a total of three 5-membered or higher rings, one of which, however, is linked to any other ring via a single bond, do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 52 to 56 and Comparative Examples 21 and 22

By Examples 52 to 56 and Comparative Examples 21 and 22, indene structures were comparatively investigated. The structures of the individual example compounds and the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 8
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.1	0.7	235.1	227.0	8.1	−1.4
Example 21	Compound21
Comparative	Comparative Example		232.4	0.4	234.7	227.2	7.5	−2.0
Example 22	Compound22
Example 52	Example Compound52	Basic Structure18	220.7	12.1	228.9	213.1	15.8	6.3
Example 53	Example Compound53	Basic Structure18	229.5	3.3	228.1	211.9	16.2	6.7
Example 54	Example Compound54	Basic Structure18	222.7	10.1	229.8	215.0	14.8	5.3
Example 55	Example Compound55	Basic Structure51	223.3	9.5	230.1	217.3	12.8	3.3
Example 56	Example Compound56	Basic Structure57	222.1	10.7	228.4	215.7	12.7	3.2
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 21)
(Comparative Example Compound 22)
(Example Compound 52)
(Example Compound 53)
(Example Compound 54)
(Example Compound 55)
(Example Compound 56)

Examples 52 to 56 are compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, and containing an indene structure in a portion thereof.

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 52 to 56 are +9.5 to +12.1° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 52 to 56 expanded by +3.2 to +6.7° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 52 to 56 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

On the other hand, the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Example 21 is +0.7° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −1.4° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 21 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

As stated above, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein a total of three 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function of nucleation suppressing effect, whereas the compounds wherein a total of two 5-membered and 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Example 22 is a compound wherein aromatic rings are linked to indene via single bonds (the total number of rings is three). The crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) of this Comparative Example 22 is +0.4° C.; there is almost no change in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) is −2.0° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate rose slightly. Therefore, the compound of Comparative Example 22 does not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather works as a nucleating agent.

As stated above, the compounds having a total of three 5-membered or higher rings, one of which, however, is linked to any other ring via a single bond, like Comparative Example 22, do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 57 to 98

Examples 57 to 98 pertain to Example Compounds 57 to 98, which have a polycyclic structure wherein three 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 9
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 57	Example Compound57		227.5	5.3	233.4	221.2	12.2	2.7
Example 58	Example Compound58		223.6	9.2	229.7	216.0	13.7	4.2
Example 59	Example Compound59	Basic Structure19	227.4	5.4	233.2	221.6	11.6	2.1
Example 60	Example Compound60	Basic Structure20	224.1	8.7	230.2	218.1	12.1	2.6
Example 61	Example Compound61	Basic Structure20	225.6	7.2	231.6	218.9	12.7	3.2
Example 62	Example Compound62	Basic Structure20	226.6	6.2	231.1	219.3	11.8	2.3
Example 63	Example Compound63	Basic Structure21	226.4	6.4	232.6	220.7	11.9	2.4
Example 64	Example Compound64	Basic Structure21	227.7	5.1	233.9	221.5	12.4	2.9
Example 65	Example Compound65	Basic Structure21	227.0	5.8	233.1	221.0	12.1	2.6
Example 66	Example Compound66	Basic Structure22	225.6	7.2	230.9	218.6	12.3	2.8
Example 67	Example Compound67	Basic Structure23	227.1	5.7	232.6	221.1	11.5	2.0
Example 68	Example Compound68	Basic Structure23	227.8	5.0	232.7	220.1	12.6	3.1
Example 69	Example Compound69		227.7	5.1	232.7	220.1	12.6	3.1
Example 70	Example Compound70	Basic Structure26	225.6	7.2	231.0	219.3	11.7	2.2
Example 71	Example Compound71	Basic Structure27	224.1	8.8	232.6	214.6	18.0	8.5
Example 72	Example Compound72	Basic Structure27	218.9	14.0	226.3	212.2	14.1	4.6
Example 73	Example Compound73	Basic Structure27	227.7	5.1	233.0	221.2	11.8	2.3
Example 74	Example Compound74	Basic Structure28	220.6	12.2	227.8	212.7	15.1	5.6
Example 75	Example Compound75	Basic Structure30	226.6	6.2	231.7	219.0	12.7	3.2
Example 76	Example Compound76	Basic Structure32	219.5	13.3	227.2	210.5	16.7	7.2
Example 77	Example Compound77	Basic Structure33	218.9	13.9	227.0	211.5	15.5	6.0
Example 78	Example Compound78	Basic Structure33	219.5	13.3	227.1	213.8	13.3	3.8
Example 79	Example Compound79	Basic Structure33	224.3	8.5	230.5	217.5	13.0	3.5
Example 80	Example Compound81	Basic Structure35	223.3	9.5	229.5	216.5	13.0	3.5
Example 81	Example Compound81	Basic Structure37	223.7	9.1	228.4	214.2	14.2	4.7
Example 82	Example Compound82	Basic Structure37	227.4	5.4	233.3	219.8	13.5	4.0
Example 83	Example Compound83	Basic Structure38	219.6	13.2	228.1	212.3	15.8	6.3
Example 84	Example Compound84	Basic Structure38	217.1	15.7	226.5	210.2	16.3	6.8
Example 85	Example Compound85	Basic Structure38	221.8	11.0	226.7	211.9	14.8	5.3
Example 86	Example Compound86		219.6	13.2	227.3	212.7	14.6	5.1
Example 87	Example Compound87		221.4	11.4	228.1	215.0	13.1	3.6
Example 88	Example Compound89	Basic Structure36	223.9	8.9	229.9	217.2	12.7	3.2
Example 89	Example Compound89	Basic Structure41	226.9	5.9	231.5	219.6	11.9	2.4
Example 90	Example Compound90		225.9	6.9	230.9	219.4	11.5	2.0
Example 91	Example Compound91	Basic Structure45	226.6	6.2	231.7	217.3	14.4	4.9
Example 92	Example Compound92	Basic Structure54	227.4	5.4	232.2	219.4	12.8	3.3
Example 93	Example Compound93	Basic Structure55	227.6	5.2	232.2	219.8	12.4	2.9
Example 94	Example Compound94		226.9	5.9	232.0	220.1	11.9	2.4
Example 95	Example Compound95	Basic Structure58	226.7	6.1	233.1	221.0	12.1	2.6
Example 96	Example Compound96		225.6	7.2	231.1	218.3	12.8	3.3
Example 97	Example Compound97		224.9	7.9	230.8	218.6	12.2	2.7
Example 98	Example Compound98		227.8	5.0	232.7	220.6	12.1	2.6
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 57)
(Example Compound 58)
(Example Compound 59)
(Example Compound 60)
(Example Compound 61)
(Example Compound 62)
(Example Compound 63)
(Example Compound 64)
(Example Compound 65)
(Example Compound 66)
(Example Compound 67)
(Example Compound 68)
(Example Compound 69)
(Example Compound 70)
(Example Compound 71)
(Example Compound 72)
(Example Compound 73)
(Example Compound 74)
(Example Compound 75)
(Example Compound 76)
(Example Compound 77)
(Example Compound 78)
(Example Compound 79)
(Example Compound 80)
(Example Compound 81)
(Example Compound 82)
(Example Compound 83)
(Example Compound 84)
(Example Compound 85)
(Example Compound 86)
(Example Compound 87)
(Example Compound 88)
(Example Compound 89)
(Example Compound 90)
(Example Compound 91)
(Example Compound 92)
(Example Compound 93)
(Example Compound 94)
(Example Compound 95)
(Example Compound 96)
(Example Compound 97)
(Example Compound 98)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 57 to 98 are +5.0 to +15.7° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 57 to 98 expanded by +2.0 to +8.5° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_CP) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization temperatures fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, the compounds of Examples 57 to 98 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 99 and 100

Examples 99 and 100 pertain to Example Compounds 100 and 101, which have a polycyclic structure wherein three 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 10
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 99	Example Compound99	Basic Structure50	226.0	6.8	232.6	221.1	11.5	2.0
Example 100	Example Compound100	Basic Structure50	227.4	5.4	232.0	220.2	11.8	2.3
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 99)
(Example Compound 100)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 99 and 100 are +6.8 and +5.4° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 99 and 100 expanded by +2.0 and +2.3° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of polyamide 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. It is also shown that the extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) is lower than that of the original crystalline resin, and that the nucleus induction period lengthened very much. Therefore, these compounds possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 23 to 114

By Examples 1 to 100 and Comparative Examples 1 to 22, the influences of the number of rings condensed to form condensed ring on crystallization temperature and crystallization rate have been comparatively investigated on the basis of similarity in ring structure and substituent. As a result, when the number of rings condensed to form condensed ring was two, there was almost no effect in lowering the crystallization temperature and the crystallization rate, whereas when the number of rings condensed to form condensed ring exceeded three, a dramatically significant effect was observed.

To further confirm such differences in nucleation suppressing effect due to differences in the number of rings condensed to form condensed ring, the nucleation suppressing effects of compounds having a ring structure and a substituent that are similar to a ring structure and a substituent that were found in Examples 1 to 100 were examined in Comparative Examples 23 to 114. In Comparative Examples 23 to 32, structures having three rings, only two of which, however, are condensed to form condensed ring, are shown; in Comparative Examples 33 to 40, structures having three rings, none of which, however, are condensed to form condensed ring, are shown; in Comparative Examples 41 to 80, structures wherein two rings are condensed to form condensed ring are shown; in Comparative Examples 81 to 99, structures wherein two rings are not condensed to form condensed ring are shown; and in Comparative Examples 100 to 114, those having one ring is shown.

Comparative Examples 23 to 40

Comparative Examples 23 to 40 pertain to compounds having a total of three or more 5-membered and 6-membered rings, which three or more rings are not condensed to form condensed ring, that is, compounds wherein a cyclic structure wherein a 5-membered ring and a 6-membered ring or two 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring and a single ring are linked via a single bond (or are spiro-bound) or compounds wherein 5-membered or 6-membered rings are linked to each other via single bonds. The structures of the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 11
Comparative Example	Comparative Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative Example23	Comparative Example Compound23	232.1	0.7	235.4	226.9	8.5	1.0
Comparative Example24	Comparative Example Compound24	233.1	−0.3	236.2	228.3	7.9	1.6
Comparative Example25	Comparative Example Compound25	233.0	−0.2	236.5	227.8	8.7	0.8
Comparative Example26	Comparative Example Compound26	232.9	−0.1	236.2	228.3	7.9	1.6
Comparative Example27	Comparative Example Compound27	232.5	0.3	235.9	227.6	8.3	1.2
Comparative Example28	Comparative Example Compound28	231.0	1.8	233.9	224.9	9.0	0.5
Comparative Example29	Comparative Example Compound29	231.7	1.1	234.1	225.3	8.8	0.7
Comparative Example30	Comparative Example Compound30	232.0	0.8	235.3	226.9	8.4	1.1
Comparative Example31	Comparative Example Compound31	230.8	2.0	234.1	224.9	9.2	0.3
Comparative Example32	Comparative Example Compound32	230.8	2.0	233.6	223.8	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example33	Comparative Example Compound33	232.7	0.1	235.6	226.6	9.0	0.5
Comparative Example34	Comparative Example Compound34	231.2	1.6	234.8	225.0	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example35	Comparative Example Compound35	231.5	1.3	234.6	225.0	9.6	0.1
Comparative Example36	Comparative Example Compound36	231.0	1.8	234.7	224.7	10.0	0.5
Comparative Example37	Comparative Example Compound37	231.2	1.6	234.9	225.2	9.7	0.2
Comparative Example38	Comparative Example Compound38	231.4	1.4	234.9	225.1	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example39	Comparative Example Compound39	230.9	1.9	234.1	223.6	10.5	1.0
Comparative Example40	Comparative Example Compound40	232.7	0.1	235.4	226.6	8.8	0.7
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 23)
(Comparative Example Compound 24)
(Comparative Example Compound 25)
(Comparative Example Compound 26)
(Comparative Example Compound 27)
(Comparative Example Compound 28)
(Comparative Example Compound 29)
(Comparative Example Compound 30)
(Comparative Example Compound 31)
(Comparative Example Compound 32)
(Comparative Example Compound 33)
(Comparative Example Compound 34)
(Comparative Example Compound 35)
(Comparative Example Compound 36)
(Comparative Example Compound 37)
(Comparative Example Compound 38)
(Comparative Example Compound 39)
(Comparative Example Compound 40)

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 23 to 40 are −0.2 to +2.0° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −1.6 to +1.0° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 23 to 40 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather work as a nucleating agent.

From the results of Examples 57 to 98, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three 5-membered or higher ring structures are condensed to form condensed ring possessed a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. On the other hand, the compounds having a cyclic structure having a total of three or more 5-membered or higher rings, only two of which, however, are condensed to form condensed ring, and the compounds having a structure having three rings, none of which, however, are condensed to form condensed ring, like Comparative Examples 23 to 40, do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 41 to 80

Comparative Examples 41 to 80 pertain to condensed ring compounds having a substituent or an aromatic ring that are contained in the structures of nucleating effect suppressing compounds described above, but configured with a 5-membered ring and a 6-membered ring or two 6-membered rings. The structures of the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 12
Comparative Example	Comparative Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative Example41	Comparative Example Compound41	232.2	0.6	235.1	226.9	8.2	1.3
Comparative Example42	Comparative Example Compound42	232.8	0.0	235.8	227.7	8.1	1.4
Comparative Example43	Comparative Example Compound43	233.1	−0.3	236.4	227.8	8.6	0.9
Comparative Example44	Comparative Example Compound44	233.7	−0.9	236.4	228.3	8.1	1.4
Comparative Example45	Comparative Example Compound45	233.0	−0.2	235.7	227.3	8.4	1.1
Comparative Example46	Comparative Example Compound46	232.9	−0.1	235.8	226.6	9.2	0.3
Comparative Example47	Comparative Example Compound47	233.8	−1.0	236.2	228.2	8.0	1.5
Comparative Example48	Comparative Example Compound48	231.6	1.2	234.7	224.8	9.9	0.4
Comparative Example49	Comparative Example Compound49	233.4	−0.6	236.1	228.0	8.1	1.4
Comparative Example50	Comparative Example Compound50	232.7	0.1	234.9	225.1	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example51	Comparative Example Compound51	233.1	−0.3	235.7	227.5	8.2	1.3
Comparative Example52	Comparative Example Compound52	232.6	0.2	235.6	226.1	9.5	0.0
Comparative Example53	Comparative Example Compound53	232.9	−0.1	234.7	225.4	9.3	0.2
Comparative Example54	Comparative Example Compound54	233.3	−0.5	236.4	227.4	9.0	0.5
Comparative Example55	Comparative Example Compound55	232.3	0.5	235.0	225.6	9.4	0.1
Comparative Example56	Comparative Example Compound56	234.0	−1.2	236.4	228.6	7.8	1.7
Comparative Example57	Comparative Example Compound57	232.9	−0.1	236.5	227.5	9.0	0.5
Comparative Example58	Comparative Example Compound58	231.8	1.0	235.8	225.7	10.1	0.6
Comparative Example59	Comparative Example Compound59	233.6	−0.8	236.9	228.0	8.9	0.6
Comparative Example60	Comparative Example Compound60	232.3	0.5	235.1	225.6	9.5	0.0
Comparative Example61	Comparative Example Compound61	231.2	1.6	234.8	226.3	8.5	1.0
Comparative Example62	Comparative Example Compound62	232.2	0.6	235.6	225.8	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example63	Comparative Example Compound63	232.9	−0.1	236.1	227.9	8.2	1.3
Comparative Example64	Comparative Example Compound64	233.6	−0.8	236.8	227.9	8.9	0.6
Comparative Example65	Comparative Example Compound65	232.6	0.2	235.7	225.5	10.2	0.7
Comparative Example66	Comparative Example Compound66	232.6	0.2	235.8	227.2	8.6	0.9
Comparative Example67	Comparative Example Compound67	232.9	−0.1	236.2	227.4	8.8	0.7
Comparative Example68	Comparative Example Compound68	231.9	0.9	235.1	226.0	9.1	0.4
Comparative Example69	Comparative Example Compound69	232.9	−0.1	236.7	227.8	8.9	0.6
Comparative Example70	Comparative Example Compound70	232.2	0.6	235.4	225.5	9.9	0.4
Comparative Example71	Comparative Example Compound71	231.5	1.3	234.6	225.8	8.8	0.7
Comparative Example72	Comparative Example Compound72	231.4	−1.4	235.3	225.4	9.9	0.4
Comparative Example73	Comparative Example Compound73	232.7	−0.1	235.8	227.8	8.0	1.5
Comparative Example74	Comparative Example Compound74	231.0	−1.8	233.8	224.7	9.1	0.4
Comparative Example75	Comparative Example Compound75	231.5	−1.3	234.6	226.5	8.1	1.4
Comparative Example76	Comparative Example Compound76	232.2	−0.6	235.7	226.9	8.8	0.7
Comparative Example77	Comparative Example Compound77	231.5	−1.3	234.5	225.5	9.0	0.5
Comparative Example78	Comparative Example Compound78	231.5	−1.3	234.8	225.2	9.6	0.1
Comparative Example79	Comparative Example Compound79	232.2	−0.6	235.6	227.5	8.1	1.4
Comparative Example80	Comparative Example Compound80	231.7	−1.1	233.9	225.4	8.5	1.0
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 41)
(Comparative Example Compound 42)
(Comparative Example Compound 43)
(Comparative Example Compound 44)
(Comparative Example Compound 45)
(Comparative Example Compound 46)
(Comparative Example Compound 47)
(Comparative Example Compound 48)
(Comparative Example Compound 49)
(Comparative Example Compound 50)
(Comparative Example Compound 51)
(Comparative Example Compound 52)
(Comparative Example Compound 53)
(Comparative Example Compound 54)
(Comparative Example Compound 55)
(Comparative Example Compound 56)
(Comparative Example Compound 57)
(Comparative Example Compound 58)
(Comparative Example Compound 59)
(Comparative Example Compound 60)
(Comparative Example Compound 61)
(Comparative Example Compound 62)
(Comparative Example Compound 63)
(Comparative Example Compound 64)
(Comparative Example Compound 65)
(Comparative Example Compound 66)
(Comparative Example Compound 67)
(Comparative Example Compound 68)
(Comparative Example Compound 69)
(Comparative Example Compound 70)
(Comparative Example Compound 71)
(Comparative Example Compound 72)
(Comparative Example Compound 73)
(Comparative Example Compound 74)
(Comparative Example Compound 75)
(Comparative Example Compound 76)
(Comparative Example Compound 77)
(Comparative Example Compound 78)
(Comparative Example Compound 79)
(Comparative Example Compound 80)

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 41 to 80 are −1.2 to +1.7° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Comparative Examples 41 to 80 are −1.7 to +0.7° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 41 to 80 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and many of the compounds rather work as a nucleating agent.

From the results of Examples 57 to 98, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring possessed a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. On the other hand, from the results of Comparative Examples 41 to 80, it is found that the compounds having a cyclic structure wherein two 5-membered or higher ring structures are condensed to form condensed ring do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 81 to 114

Comparative Examples 81 to 99 pertain to compounds configured with two ring structures which, however, are not condensed to form condensed ring, like Comparative Examples 41 to 80; Comparative Examples 100 to 114 pertain to compounds comprising a single 5-membered ring or 6-membered ring.

TABLE 13
Comparative Example	Comparative Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative Example81	Comparative Example Compound81	232.3	0.5	234.1	226.2	7.9	−1.6
Comparative Example82	Comparative Example Compound82	231.3	1.5	234.6	224.8	9.8	0.3
Comparative Example83	Comparative Example Compound83	231.2	1.6	233.8	225.0	8.8	−0.7
Comparative Example84	Comparative Example Compound84	232.3	0.5	234.4	226.3	8.1	−1.4
Comparative Example85	Comparative Example Compound85	231.9	0.9	233.9	225.0	8.9	−0.6
Comparative Example86	Comparative Example Compound86	231.7	1.1	235.0	225.6	9.4	−0.1
Comparative Example87	Comparative Example Compound87	232.2	0.6	235.4	227.2	8.2	−1.3
Comparative Example88	Comparative Example Compound88	231.9	0.9	234.2	225.6	8.6	−0.9
Comparative Example89	Comparative Example Compound89	230.8	2.0	233.0	224.6	8.4	−1.1
Comparative Example90	Comparative Example Compound90	232.5	0.3	235.5	226.4	9.1	−0.4
Comparative Example91	Comparative Example Compound91	231.9	0.9	234.5	226.2	8.3	−1.2
Comparative Example92	Comparative Example Compound92	232.2	0.6	235.1	226.4	8.7	−0.8
Comparative Example93	Comparative Example Compound93	232.5	0.3	234.9	226.7	8.2	−1.3
Comparative Example94	Comparative Example Compound94	231.2	1.6	234.4	224.8	9.6	0.1
Comparative Example95	Comparative Example Compound95	230.9	1.9	234.1	225.4	8.7	−0.8
Comparative Example96	Comparative Example Compound96	231.6	1.2	234.8	225.6	9.2	−0.3
Comparative Example97	Comparative Example Compound97	231.8	1.0	234.2	225.5	8.7	−0.8
Comparative Example98	Comparative Example Compound98	232.4	0.4	235.4	225.1	10.3	0.8
Comparative Example99	Comparative Example Compound99	231.9	0.9	234.8	224.9	9.9	0.4
Comparative Example100	Comparative Example Compound100	233.2	−0.4	236.1	227.6	8.5	−1.0
Comparative Example101	Comparative Example Compound101	233.1	−0.3	235.7	227.9	7.8	−1.7
Comparative Example102	Comparative Example Compound102	230.8	2.0	234.8	226.7	8.1	−1.4
Comparative Example103	Comparative Example Compound103	232.9	−0.1	235.7	227.4	8.3	−1.2
Comparative Example104	Comparative Example Compound104	231.7	1.1	234.1	224.4	9.7	0.2
Comparative Example105	Comparative Example Compound105	231.9	0.9	235.0	227.0	8.0	−1.5
Comparative Example106	Comparative Example Compound106	231.8	1.0	234.5	225.9	8.6	−0.9
Comparative Example107	Comparative Example Compound107	233.4	−0.6	236.1	227.6	8.5	−1.0
Comparative Example108	Comparative Example Compound108	233.5	−0.7	236.4	227.6	8.8	−0.7
Comparative Example109	Comparative Example Compound109	233.1	−0.3	235.6	227.0	8.6	−0.9
Comparative Example110	Comparative Example Compound110	232.7	0.1	234.9	226.1	8.8	−0.7
Comparative Example111	Comparative Example Compound111	231.8	1.0	235.9	227.3	8.6	−0.9
Comparative Example112	Comparative Example Compound112	232.1	0.7	235.4	226.3	9.1	−0.4
Comparative Example113	Comparative Example Compound113	231.1	1.7	234.8	225.4	9.4	−0.1
Comparative Example114	Comparative Example Compound114	231.1	1.7	233.8	225.2	8.6	−0.9
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 81)
(Comparative Example Compound 82)
(Comparative Example Compound 83)
(Comparative Example Compound 84)
(Comparative Example Compound 85)
(Comparative Example Compound 86)
(Comparative Example Compound 87)
(Comparative Example Compound 88)
(Comparative Example Compound 89)
(Comparative Example Compound 90)
(Comparative Example Compound 91)
(Comparative Example Compound 92)
(Comparative Example Compound 93)
(Comparative Example Compound 94)
(Comparative Example Compound 95)
(Comparative Example Compound 96)
(Comparative Example Compound 97)
(Comparative Example Compound 98)
(Comparative Example Compound 99)
(Comparative Example Compound 100)
(Comparative Example Compound 101)
(Comparative Example Compound 102)
(Comparative Example Compound 103)
(Comparative Example Compound 104)
(Comparative Example Compound 105)
(Comparative Example Compound 106)
(Comparative Example Compound 107)
(Comparative Example Compound 108)
(Comparative Example Compound 109)
(Comparative Example Compound 110)
(Comparative Example Compound 111)
(Comparative Example Compound 112)
(Comparative Example Compound 113)
(Comparative Example Compound 114)

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 81 to 99 are +0.1 to +1.9° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −1.5 to +0.8° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 81 to 99, wherein single rings are linked to each other via single bonds, do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, rather work as a nucleating agent.

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 100 to 114 are −0.7 to +2.0° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are −1.7 to +0.2° C. compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 100 to 114, which comprise a single ring, do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and rather work as a nucleating agent.

Summarizing the results of Comparative Examples 23 to 114, it was shown that the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three or more ring structures are condensed to form condensed ring have a major nucleation suppressing effect, whereas those having three rings, which, however, are not condensed to form condensed ring, and those having two or less rings have almost no nucleation suppressing effect.

Examples 101 to 180

It has been found that the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three or more ring structures are condensed to form condensed ring have a major nucleation suppressing effect; in Examples 101 to 180, the results of an investigation of compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein four or more ring structures are condensed to form condensed ring are shown. However, Examples 156 and 157 pertain to compounds wherein polycyclic structures with three ring structures condensed to form condensed ring are double bound directly to each other.

Examples 101 to 125

Examples 101 to 125 pertain to Example Compounds 101 to 125, which have a polycyclic structure wherein four 5-, 6- or 7-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 14
	Example
Example	Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example101	Example	Basic Structure63	223.0	9.8	229.6	216.4	13.2	3.7
	Compound101
Example102	Example	Basic Structure66	217.2	15.6	225.5	209.3	16.2	6.7
	Compound102
ExampIe103	Example	Basic Structure65	225.9	6.9	230.7	219.1	11.6	2.1
	Compound103
Example104	Example	Basic Structure67	224.7	8.1	229.1	217.4	11.7	2.2
	Compound104
Example105	Example	Basic Structure67	218.0	14.8	226.5	210.8	15.7	6.2
	Compound105
Example106	Example	Basic Structure68	217.9	14.9	226.4	210.8	15.6	6.1
	Compound106
Example107	Example	Basic Structure71	221.7	11.1	228.3	216.2	12.1	2.6
	Compound107
Example108	Example	Basic Structure72	219.6	13.2	228.0	213.6	14.4	4.9
	Compound108
Example109	Example	Basic Structure75	222.5	10.3	229.6	215.9	13.7	4.2
	Compound109
Example110	Example	Basic Structure77	224.1	8.7	230.1	217.0	13.1	3.6
	Compound110
Example111	Example	Basic Structure78	218.9	13.9	229.7	211.5	18.2	8.7
	Compound111
Example112	Example	Basic Structure62	226.5	6.3	231.9	219.5	12.4	2.9
	Compound112
Example113	Example		227.6	5.2	233.1	221.2	11.9	2.4
	Compound113
Example114	Example		227.0	5.8	232.1	220.1	12.0	2.5
	Compound114
Example115	Example	Basic Structure80	225.0	7.8	229.9	218.3	11.6	2.1
	Compound115
Example116	Example	Basic Structure81	224.4	8.4	230.8	218.0	12.8	3.3
	Compound116
Example117	Example	Basic Structure83	227.6	5.2	232.3	219.6	12.7	3.2
	Compound117
Example118	Example	Basic Structure92	227.5	5.3	232.2	219.9	12.3	2.8
	Compound118
Example119	Example		227.6	5.2	232.5	218.9	13.6	4.1
	Compound119
Example120	Example	Basic Structure89	224.9	7.9	230.8	218.1	12.7	3.2
	Compound120
Example121	Example	Basic Structure89	225.5	7.3	230.3	217.6	12.7	3.2
	Compound121
Example122	Example	Basic Structure86	226.3	6.5	231.8	219.4	12.4	2.9
	Compound122
Example123	Example	Basic Structure87	226.6	6.2	232.1	219.8	12.3	2.8
	Compound123
Example124	Example	Basic Structure87	226.0	6.8	232.6	221.1	11.5	2.0
	Compound124
Example125	Example	Basic Structure88	225.3	7.5	231.4	218.9	12.5	3.0
	Compound125
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 101)
(Example Compound 102)
(Example Compound 103)
(Example Compound 104)
(Example Compound 105)
(Example Compound 106)
(Example Compound 107)
(Example Compound 108)
(Example Compound 109)
(Example Compound 110)
(Example Compound 111)
(Example Compound 112)
(Example Compound 113)
(Example Compound 114)
(Example Compound 115)
(Example Compound 116)
(Example Compound 117)
(Example Compound 118)
(Example Compound 119)
(Example Compound 120)
(Example Compound 121)
(Example Compound 122)
(Example Compound 123)
(Example Compound 124)
(Example Compound 125)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 101 to 125 are +5.2 to +15.6° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 101 to 125 expanded by +2.0 to +6.7° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. Hence, the compounds of Examples 101 to 125 possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. That is, it was shown that the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein four 5-, 6- or 7-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 126 to 148

Examples 126 to 148 pertain to Example Compounds 126 to 148, which have a polycyclic structure wherein five 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 15
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 126	Example Compound126	Basic Structure94	227.3	5.5	232.0	220.1	11.9	2.4
Example 127	Example Compound127	Basic Structure94	227.1	5.7	231.6	220.1	11.5	2.0
Example 128	Example Compound128	Basic Structure96	225.7	7.1	230.8	218.1	12.7	3.2
Example 129	Example Compound129	Basic Structure97	226.9	5.9	232.4	220.9	11.5	2.0
Example 130	Example Compound130	Basic Structure98	226.5	6.3	231.7	219.7	12.0	2.5
Example 131	Example Compound131	Basic Structure98	227.7	5.1	231.3	219.5	11.8	2.3
Example 132	Example Compound132	Basic Structure98	225.4	7.4	231.6	219.2	12.4	2.9
Example 133	Example Compound133	Basic Structure99	227.5	5.3	233.3	221.1	12.2	2.7
Example 134	Example Compound134	Basic Structure100	227.4	5.4	232.4	220.7	11.7	2.2
Example 135	Example Compound135	Basic Structure101	226.6	6.2	232.1	219.6	12.5	3.0
Example 136	Example Compound136	Basic Structure102	227.6	5.2	232.9	221.0	11.9	2.4
Example 137	Example Compound137	Basic Structure103	226.9	5.9	232.5	220.4	12.1	2.6
Example 138	Example Compound138	Basic Structure105	223.6	9.2	229.4	215.1	14.3	4.8
Example 139	Example Compound139	Basic Structure106	223.4	9.4	229.6	215.8	13.8	4.3
Example 140	Example Compound140	Basic Structure107	225.6	7.2	229.7	217.6	12.1	2.6
Example 141	Example Compound141	Basic Structure108	225.1	7.7	230.2	218.3	11.9	2.4
Example 142	Example Compound142	Basic Structure109	223.6	9.2	228.6	215.5	13.1	3.6
Example 143	Example Compound143	Basic Structure110	226.6	6.2	231.5	219.7	11.8	2.3
Example 144	Example Compound144	Basic Structure112	226.0	6.8	230.3	218.0	12.3	2.8
Example 145	Example Compound145		225.5	7.3	230.5	218.7	11.8	2.3
Example 146	Example Compound146		227.7	5.1	232.8	220.6	12.2	2.7
Example 147	Example Compound147		226.5	6.3	232.5	220.6	11.9	2.4
Example 148	Example Compound148	Basic Structure104	223.6	9.2	229.9	216.5	13.4	3.9
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 126)
(Example Compound 127)
(Example Compound 128)
(Example Compound 129)
(Example Compound 130)
(Example Compound 131)
(Example Compound 132)
(Example Compound 133)
(Example Compound 134)
(Example Compound 135)
(Example Compound 136)
(Example Compound 137)
(Example Compound 138)
(Example Compound 139)
(Example Compound 140)
(Example Compound 141)
(Example Compound 142)
(Example Compound 143)
(Example Compound 144)
(Example Compound 145)
(Example Compound 146)
(Example Compound 147)
(Example Compound 148)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 126 to 148 are +5.1 to +9.4° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the extrapolated crystallization temperature differences (ΔT_C) of Examples 126 to 148 expanded by +2.0 to +4.8° C. compared to the extrapolated crystallization temperature difference (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. Therefore, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein five 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 149 to 180

Examples 149 to 180 pertain to Example Compounds 149 to 180, which have a polycyclic structure wherein six or more 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring. However, Examples 156 and 157 pertain to compounds wherein polycyclic structures with three ring structures condensed to form condensed ring are double bound directly to each other. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 16
Example	Example Compound	Basic Structure	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 149	Example Compound149	Basic Structure113	225.2	7.6	232.3	220.4	11.9	2.4
Example 150	Example Compound150	Basic Structure114	27.2	5.6	233.1	220.5	12.6	3.1
Example 151	Example Compound151	Basic Structure115	227.6	5.2	233.0	221.1	11.9	2.4
Example 152	Example Compound152	Basic Structure123	227.7	5.1	232.7	220.2	12.5	3.0
Example 153	Example Compound153	Basic Structure117	227.5	5.3	232.9	221.2	11.7	2.2
Example 154	Example Compound154	Basic Structure124	227.0	5.8	232.1	220.1	12.0	2.5
Example 155	Example Compound155	Basic Structure116	227.4	5.4	231.7	220.2	11.5	2.0
Example 156	Example Compound156		223.3	9.5	230.3	214.2	16.1	6.6
Example 157	Example Compound157		223.0	9.8	233.0	213.2	19.8	10.3
Example 158	Example Compound158		226.2	6.6	231.3	219.4	11.9	2.4
Example 159	Example Compound159		228.5	4.3	232.2	220.1	12.1	2.6
Example 160	Example Compound160		227.6	5.2	231.6	219.8	11.8	2.3
Example 161	Example Compound161	Basic Structure119	227.7	5.1	232.6	220.6	12.0	2.5
Example 162	Example Compound162	Basic Structure118	227.6	5.2	233.0	220.7	12.3	2.8
Example 163	Example Compound163	Basic Structure126	227.5	5.3	232.7	220.0	12.7	3.2
Example 164	Example Compound164	Basic Structure125	227.7	5.1	232.6	221.1	11.5	2.0
Example 165	Example Compound165	Basic Structure127	227.7	5.1	232.1	220.1	12.0	2.5
Example 166	Example Compound166	Basic Structure128	227.4	5.4	232.5	220.8	11.7	2.2
Example 167	Example Compound167	Basic Structure129	227.4	5.4	233.1	221.5	11.6	2.1
Example 168	Example Compound168	Basic Structure120	226.0	6.8	232.0	219.9	12.1	2.6
Example 169	Example Compound169	Basic Structure120	227.7	5.1	232.7	220.7	12.0	2.5
Example 170	Example Compound170	Basic Structure121	227.7	5.1	232.4	220.6	11.8	2.3
Example 171	Example Compound171	Basic Structure122	226.6	6.2	232.6	220.2	12.4	2.9
Example 172	Example Compound172	Basic Structure122	226.1	6.7	233.0	221.4	11.6	2.1
Example 173	Example Compound173	Basic Structure130	227.4	5.4	232.3	220.3	12.0	2.5
Example 174	Example Compound174	Basic Structure131	227.7	5.1	232.1	219.9	12.2	2.7
Example 175	Example Compound175		227.4	5.4	232.0	219.4	12.6	3.1
Example 176	Example Compound176		227.0	5.8	231.6	219.9	11.7	2.2
Example 177	Example Compound177		226.0	6.8	232.4	220.9	11.5	2.0
Example 178	Example Compound178		225.6	7.2	231.6	219.5	12.1	2.6
Example 179	Example Compound179		227.8	5.0	232.3	220.1	12.2	2.7
Example 180	Example Compound180		227.8	5.0	232.7	221.2	11.5	2.0
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 149)
(Example Compound 150)
(Example Compound 151)
(Example Compound 152)
(Example Compound 153)
(Example Compound 154)
(Example Compound 155)
(Example Compound 156)
(Example Compound 157)
(Example Compound 158)
(Example Compound 159)
(Example Compound 160)
(Example Compound 161)
(Example Compound 162)
(Example Compound 163)
(Example Compound 164)
(Example Compound 165)
(Example Compound 166)
(Example Compound 167)
(Example Compound 168)
(Example Compound 169)
(Example Compound 170)
(Example Compound 171)
(Example Compound 172)
(Example Compound 173)
(Example Compound 174)
(Example Compound 175)
(Example Compound 176)
(Example Compound 177)
(Example Compound 178)
(Example Compound 179)
(Example Compound 180)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 149 to 180 are +5.0 to +9.8° C.; the crystallization temperature fell significantly.

Also, the extrapolated crystallization temperature differences (ΔT_C) of Examples 149 to 180 expanded by +2.0 to +10.3° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. Therefore, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein six or more 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 115 and 116

In Examples 101 to 180, it has been shown that the compounds wherein four or more 5-membered or 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. On the other hand, a comparison is made by reference to compounds having four or more 5-membered or 6-membered rings and not having a polycyclic structure having three or more of them are condensed to form condensed ring, as comparative examples.

TABLE 17
Comparative	Comparative Example
Example	Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative	Comparative Example	231.0	1.8	234.0	224.4	9.6	0.1
Example 115	Compound115
Comparative	Comparative Example	230.2	2.6	234.4	224.7	9.7	0.2
Example 116	Compound116
Unit: ° C.
(Comparative Example Compound 115)
(Comparative Example Compound 116)

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 115 and 116 are +1.8 and +2.6° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. The crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) are +0.1 to +0.2° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remains almost unchanged. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 115 and 116 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

From the results of Examples 101 to 180, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein four or more 5-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring possessed a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor. On the other hand, from the results of Comparative Examples 115 and 116, it is found that the compounds having four or more 5-membered or 6-membered rings and not having a polycyclic structure having three or more of them are condensed to form condensed ring, do not possess a function of a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

From evaluations conducted on polycyclic structure compounds wherein various cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, and compounds having a polycyclic structure with various substituents introduced thereto, using a differential scanning calorimeter, the following was revealed. That is, the compounds having a polycyclic structure wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, when contained in a crystalline composition, are capable of effectively lowering the crystallization point (crystallization temperature) and crystallization rate of the crystalline composition, and are also capable of lengthening the nucleation induction period thereof, and hence effectively work as materials that suppress the nucleating effect. On the other hand, those having two or less cyclic structures condensed to form condensed ring and those having three or more cyclic structures, none of which, however, are condensed to form condensed ring, are incapable of lowering the crystallization rate.

Example 181

Using 100 parts of nylon 66 as the crystalline resin and 2.5 parts of each of 4,7-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin, 6,7-dihydro-5,8-dimethyl[b,j][1,10]phenanthrolin, 4-methyl-1,10-phenanthrolin and 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin as the nucleating-effect-suppressor, a measuring sample was obtained by the aforementioned cast method. Example Compound 181, which is the nucleating-effect-suppressor in this Example, is a mixture of compounds of the following structures, each of which has a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

TABLE 18
Example	Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 181	Example Compound181	218.3	14.5	227.9	209.4	18.5	9.0
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 181: A mixture of Example Compound 36, Example
Compound 45, Example Compound 37 and Example Compound 40)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature fall (ΔT_CP) in Example 181 is +14.5° C.

Also, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) of Example 181 expanded by +9.0° C. compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. Therefore, the aforementioned mixture of compounds possesses a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 182 to 187

Examples 182 to 187 pertain to Example Compounds 182 to 187, which have a structure of a salt of a compound having a polycyclic structure and possessing a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor, and a sulfonic acid or a carboxylic acid. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 19
Example	Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Example 182	Example Compound182	217.7	15.1	228.1	209.5	18.6	9.1
Example 183	Example Compound183	215.4	17.4	226.7	209.5	17.2	7.7
Example 184	Example Compound184	217.4	15.4	228.3	208.7	19.6	10.1
Example 185	Example Compound185	219.6	13.2	228.4	211.9	16.5	7.0
Example 186	Example Compound186	217.1	15.7	227.0	209.7	17.3	7.8
Example 187	Example Compound187	218.2	14.6	228.8	209.9	18.9	9.4
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 182)
(Example Compound 183)
(Example Compound 184)
(Example Compound 185)
(Example Compound 186)
(Example Compound 187)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin) is 232.8° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 182 to 187 are +13.2 to +17.4° C.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 182 to 187 expanded by +7.0 to +10.11° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 9.5° C. of nylon 66 (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell significantly. Therefore, these compounds possess a remarkable function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Comparative Examples 117 to 125

Comparative Examples 117 to 125 pertain to long-chain aliphatic compounds. The structures of the individual comparative example compounds are as follows.

TABLE 20
	Comparative Example
Comparative Example	Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	231.6	1.2	234.1	224.7	9.4	−0.1
117	Compound117
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	231.3	1.5	234.1	224.3	9.8	0.3
118	Compound118
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	231	1.8	233.8	224.3	9.5	0
119	Compound119
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	231.1	1.7	234.3	224.5	9.8	0.3
120	Compound120
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	231.8	1	234.5	224.7	9.8	0.3
121	Compound121
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	230.9	1.9	233.8	224.4	9.4	−0.1
122	Compound122
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	230	2.8	234.5	222.9	11.6	2.1
123	Compound123
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	232.6	0.2	234.8	225.4	9.4	−0.1
124	Compound124
Comparative Example	Comparative Example	232.1	0.7	234.4	225.2	9.2	−0.3
125	Compound125
Unit: ° C.
CH3(CH2)16COOH
(Comparative Example Compound 117)
CH3(CH2)18COOH
(Comparative Example Compound 118)
CH3(CH2)20COOH
(Comparative Example Compound 119)
(Comparative Example Compound 120)
(Comparative Example Compound 121)
(Comparative Example Compound 122)
(Comparative Example Compound 123)
(Comparative Example Compound 124)
(Comparative Example Compound 125)

Comparative Example Compound 120 is PLYSURF A215C (trade name), manufactured by Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd., and Comparative Example Compound 122 is AMILADIN (trade name), manufactured by Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. In Comparative Example Compounds 120 and 122, R represents an alkyl group or an alkylallyl group, n represents the molar number of ethylene oxide added, and R represents H or R (CH₂CH₂O)_n.

The crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) of Comparative Examples 117 to 125 are +0.2 to +2.8° C.; there is almost no change or a slight fall in crystallization temperature. Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Comparative Examples 117 to 125 are −0.3 to +2.1° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the control (original crystalline resin), and the crystallization rate remained almost unchanged or rose slightly. Therefore, the compounds of Comparative Examples 117 to 125 do not possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 188 to 191

In Examples 188 to 191, polybutylene terephthalate resin [manufactured by Du Pont, trade name: CRASTIN 6130NC] was used as the crystalline resin and Example Compounds 188 to 191, which have a polycyclic structure wherein 5-membered or 6-membered rings are condensed to form condensed ring, were used as the nucleating-effect-suppressors. The structures of the individual example compounds are as follows.

100 parts of purified PBT (polybutylene terephthalate resin [crystalline resin]) and 10 parts of the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention (example compounds shown in Table 21) were dissolved in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol with heating. This was placed in a petri dish, allowed to stand at room temperature to evaporate the 1,1,1,3,3,3 -hexafluoro-2-propanol, and then was dried using a vacuum dryer at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield a measuring sample. For control, after the purified PBT alone was dissolved in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol with heating, the solution was placed in a petri dish and allowed to stand at room temperature. After the 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol was evaporated, it was dried using a vacuum dryer at 70° C. for 15 hours or longer to yield a control sample (cast method).

For each measuring sample and control sample, thermal analysis to measure the crystallization temperature (T_CP), extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP) was conducted using a differential scanning calorimeter (manufactured by SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC., trade name: DSC6200, COOLING CONTROLLER). In this thermal analysis, a cycle of heating from 20° C. to 245° C. at 20° C./min, maintaining 245° C. for 3 minutes, and then cooling from 245° C. to 20° C. at 10° C./min, was repeated five times. From the measurement data of extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T_CIP) and extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T_CEP) obtained for each measuring sample, the crystallization temperature range (ΔT_C) [difference between extrapolated crystallization end temperature and extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature] was calculated. Likewise, for the control sample, the crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP), extrapolated crystallization initiation temperature (T⁰_CIP) and the extrapolated crystallization end temperature (T⁰_CEP) were measured, and the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) was calculated.

Crystallization temperature falls were judged by ΔT_CP (ΔT_CP=T⁰_CP−T_CP) and crystallization rate falls were judged by comparing ΔT_C and A T⁰_C(ΔΔT_C=T_C−T⁰_C).

TABLE 21
Example	Example Compound	TCP	Δ TCP	TCIP	TCEP	Δ TC	Δ Δ TC
Crystalline resin	No additive	183.6		190.7	177.7	13.0
Example 188	Example Compound45	180.2	3.4	187.6	173.2	14.4	1.4
Example 189	Example Compound133	178.8	4.8	186.9	172.3	14.6	1.6
Example 190	Example Compound110	178.3	5.3	187.2	172.7	14.5	1.5
Example 191	Example Compound136	179.5	4.1	187.3	172.9	14.4	1.4
Unit: ° C.
(Example Compound 45)
(Example Compound 133)
(Example Compound 110)
(Example Compound 136)

The crystallization temperature (T⁰_CP) of PBT (control: original crystalline resin) is 183.6° C., and the crystallization temperature falls (ΔT_CP) in Examples 188 to 191 are +3.4 to +5.3° C.

Also, the crystallization temperature ranges (ΔT_C) of Examples 188 to 191 expanded by +1.4 to +1.6° C. (ΔΔT_C) compared to the crystallization temperature range (ΔT⁰_C) of 13.0° C. of PBT (control: original crystalline resin), showing that the crystallization rate fell. Therefore, these compounds possess a function as a nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Examples 192 to 194 and Comparative Examples 126 to 128

In Examples 192 to 194 and Comparative Examples 126 to 128, glass-fiber-reinforced nylon 66 (a fiber-reinforced polyamide resin having a mixing ratio by weight of polyamide resin:glass fiber=67:33 (manufactured by Du Pont, trade name: 70G33L)) was used as the crystalline resin, Example Compounds 36, 29 and 34 (Comparative Example Compounds 126 to 128) as the nucleating-effect-suppressors were added thereto, and a molded plate was obtained by injection molding. This molded plate and a molded plate obtained from glass-fiber-reinforced nylon 66 (original crystalline resin) alone by injection molding were compared in terms of appearance and gloss.

Injection molding was conducted as described below. To 500 g of the aforementioned glass-reinforced nylon 66, 5 g of any one of Example Compounds 36, 29 and 34 and Comparative Example Compounds 126 to 128 was added, these ingredients were stirred and blended in a stainless steel tumbler for 20 minutes, and the obtained mixture was injection-molded at a nozzle temperature of 300° C. and a mold temperature of 80° C. (other molding conditions according to the ordinary method) using an injection molding machine (manufactured by KAWAGUCHI, Ltd., trade name: KM-50C). For the obtained test piece [49×79×3 mm], glossiness was determined and appearance was evaluated; the results are shown in Table 22.

Glossiness Test and Evaluation

Glossiness was determined by measuring the gloss value at an angle of incidence of 60 degrees with respect to the test piece using a glossmeter (manufactured by Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd., trade name: HG-268). The measurement site in the test piece was at the center of the molded product.

Generally, those having high gloss values are judged to be high in surface smoothness and rich in surface gloss. Also, by this test, not only the smoothness of the test piece, but also the phenomenon in which a fibrous reinforcing material such as glass fiber floats in a fiber-reinforced crystalline resin, can be grasped.

Example Compounds and Comparative Example Compounds

• Example 192: 4,7-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin (Example Compound 36)
• Example 193: 3-Naphthoflavon (Example Compound 29)
• Example 194: Acridine orange base (Example Compound 34)
• Comparative Example 126: 1,2-Diphenylindol (Comparative Example Compound 126)
• Comparative Example 127: 2,3-Diphenylquinoxaline (Comparative Example Compound 127)

Comparative Example 128: N-phenyl-2-naphthylamine (Comparative Example Compound 128)

TABLE 22
Example	Example Compound	Surface glossiness	Appearance
Crystalline	No additive	61.94	100.0%
resin
Example 192	Example Compound 36	76.16	123.0%	Good
Example 193	Example Compound 29	68.60	111.0%	Good
Example 194	Example Compound 34	69.18	112.0%	Good
Comparative	Comparative Example	59.78	96.5%	White float
Example 126	Compound 126			of glass
Comparative	Comparative Example	63.85	103.0%	White float
Example 127	Compound 127			of glass
Comparative	Comparative Example	63.05	102.0%	White float
Example 128	Compound 128			of glass

In Examples 192 to 194, glossiness improved considerably compared to the original glass-fiber-reinforced nylon 66. It is considered that because the period in which the crystalline resin is molten at a constant mold temperature (80° C.) lengthens due to a crystallization temperature fall by the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention, surface gloss improves.

Example 195 to Example 201 and Comparative Example 129

Film-like measuring samples obtained by the aforementioned cast method using nylon 66 and the following example compounds, and a film-like control sample obtained by the cast method using nylon 66 alone were compared in terms of the number of sphaerocrystals.

The number of sphaerocrystals was counted as described below. That is, each of the film-like measuring samples and control sample obtained using the aforementioned cast method was inserted between a slide glass and a cover glass and heated on a hot plate. When each film-like sample melted, it was pressed and then allowed to cool at room temperature. After being cool to room temperature, each sample was examined using a polarizing plate under a light microscope. The results of this observation are shown in Table 23. FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are photomicrographs in Examples 195 to 201 and Comparative Example 129, respectively. Note that the scale in the lower right of each photograph is graduated in 10 μm for each division and 50 μm for a total of five divisions. By this, it was confirmed that the sizes of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin composition containing a nucleating-effect-suppressor are larger than the sizes of sphaerocrystals in the original crystalline resin, which does not contain the nucleating-effect-suppressor.

Samples Used

• Example 195: 4,7-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin (Example Compound 36)
• Example 196: 1-Aminopyrene (Example Compound 15)
• Example 197: 1-Aminoanthracene (Example Compound 1)
• Example 198: 2-Acetylfluorene (Example Compound 54)
• Example 199: 2,9-Dimethyl-4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolin (Example Compound 41)
• Example 200: 3,4,7,8-Tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin (Example Compound 40)
• Example 201: 2-Aminoanthracene (Example Compound 9)
• Comparative Example 129: Original crystalline resin Comparative Example 130: 1-Aminonaphthalene (Comparative Example Compound 1)
• Comparative Example 131: 2-Aminonaphthalene (Comparative Example Compound 2)
• Comparative Example 132: 4,4′-Dimethyl-2,2′-dipyridyl (Comparative Example Compound 12)

Comparative Example 133: 2,2′-Biquinoline (Comparative Example Compound 13)

TABLE 23
	Example
Example	Compound	Amount	Number/36345 μm2	Tcp[° C.]
Example 195	Example	10 parts	40	15.6%	213.8
	Compound 36
Example 196	Example	10 parts	107	42.8%	218.9
	Compound 15
Example 197	Example	10 parts	120	46.9%	219.6
	Compound 1
Example 198	Example	30 parts	135	52.7%	221.7
	Compound 54
Example 199	Example	10 parts	164	64.1%	215.8
	Compound 41
Example 200	Example	10 parts	191	74.6%	222.3
	Compound 40
Example 201	Example	10 parts	191	74.6%	221.0
	Compound 9
Comparative	Crystalline		256	100.0%	232.8
Example 129	resin
Comparative	Comparative	10 parts	269	105.1%	232.2
Example 130	Example
	Compound 1
Comparative	Comparative	10 parts	278	108.6%	232.0
Example 131	Example
	Compound 2
Comparative	Comparative	10 parts	271	105.9%	231.6
Example 132	Example
	Compound 12
Comparative	Comparative	10 parts	276	107.8%	231.9
Example 133	Example
	Compound 13

As shown in Table 23, by containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention, the number of sphaerocrystals of a crystalline resin composition decreases. From this fact, it is considered that crystal nuclei are more unlikely to occur in crystalline resin compositions containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor of the present invention.

Claims

1-75. (canceled)

76. A method of controlling the crystallization of a crystalline resin composition,

77. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures is a structure selected from among Skeletal Structures enumerated below, and the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single or double bonds.

78. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures is a structure selected from among Basic Structures enumerated below.

79. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures has one kind or two kinds or more selected from among a halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group, an allyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryloxycarbonyl group, an alkylaminocarbonyl group, an arylaminocarbonyl group, an alkylamino group, an arylamino group, an amino group, an acylamino group, a sulfonamide group, a sulfone group and a carboxyl group as substituents.

80. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said compound having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring is a salt comprising a cation and an anion that are tonically bound.

81. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 80, wherein said salt is a salt formed as a result of the ionization of a sulfone group, a carboxyl group or an amino group having or not having a substituent in the basic structure of the said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

82. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 80, wherein said anion is an anion from a carboxylic acid or a sulfonic acid.

83. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 82, wherein said carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid are an aromatic or aliphatic sulfonic acid and an aromatic or aliphatic carboxylic acid, respectively.

84. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said compound is any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein six or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black, copper phthalocyanine derivatives, and decacyclene.

85. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said compound has at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring,

86. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said crystallization temperature fall is 4° C. or more.

87. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein by containing one kind or more of a nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives, in a crystalline resin, the average diameter of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor is made 2 times or more the average diameter of sphaerocrystals in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

88. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein by containing one kind or more of a nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives, in a crystalline resin, the number of sphaerocrystals in a prescribed area in a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor is decreased compared to the number of sphaerocrystals in the aforementioned prescribed area in a crystalline resin in the aforementioned crystalline resin composition, which does not contain said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

89. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said crystalline resin contains a fibrous reinforcing material, the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin composition containing the nucleating-effect-suppressor are lowered compared to the crystallization temperature and crystallization rate of a crystalline resin in the crystalline resin composition, which does not contain said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

90. The method of controlling the crystallization of claim 76, wherein said compound is colorless or light-colored.

91. A crystalline resin composition which contains a nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising a compound that controls the crystallization of the crystalline resin, said compound being any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives, the crystallization temperature being lower than the crystallization temperature of a crystalline resin in the crystalline resin composition, which does not contain said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

92. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures is a structure selected from among Skeletal Structures enumerated below, and the individual bonds that constitute each skeletal structure are single or double bonds.

93. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures is a structure selected from among Basic Structures enumerated below.

94. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein at least one of said polycyclic structures has one kind or two kinds or more selected from among a halogen, a nitro group, a cyano group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group, an allyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryloxycarbonyl group, an alkylaminocarbonyl group, an arylaminocarbonyl group, an alkylamino group, an arylamino group, an amino group, an acylamino group, a sulfonamide group, a sulfone group and a carboxyl group as substituents.

95. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein said compound having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring is a salt comprising a cation and an anion that are ionically bound.

96. The crystalline resin composition of claim 95, wherein said salt is a salt formed as a result of the ionization of a sulfone group, a carboxyl group or an amino group having or not having a substituent in the basic structure of the said nucleating-effect-suppressor.

97. The crystalline resin composition of claim 95, wherein said anion is an anion from a carboxylic acid or a sulfonic acid.

98. The crystalline resin composition of claim 97, wherein said carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid are an aromatic or aliphatic sulfonic acid and an aromatic or aliphatic carboxylic acid, respectively.

99. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein said compound is any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein six or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black, copper phthalocyanine derivatives, and decacyclene.

100. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein said compound has at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring,

101. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein said crystallization temperature fall is 4° C. or more.

102. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, wherein said crystalline resin is one or a mixture of two or more selected from among polyamide resin, polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyphenylene sulfide resin and polyether ether ketone resin.

103. The crystalline resin composition of claim 91, which contains a fibrous reinforcing material.

104. A crystalline resin molded product which contains a nucleating-effect-suppressor comprising a compound that controls the crystallization of a crystalline resin in the crystalline resin, the aforementioned compound being any of the compounds having at least one structure selected from among polycyclic structures wherein three or more 4-membered or higher cyclic structures are condensed to form condensed ring, excluding nigrosine, aniline black and copper phthalocyanine derivatives.

105. The crystalline resin molded product of claim 104, wherein the average diameter of sphaerocrystals is 2 times or more the average diameter of sphaerocrystals in the crystalline resin in said crystalline resin composition, which does not contain the above-described nucleating-effect-suppressor.

106. The crystalline resin molded product of claim 104, wherein the number of sphaerocrystals in a prescribed area is decreased compared to the number of sphaerocrystals in the aforementioned prescribed area in the crystalline resin in said crystalline resin molded product, which does not contain the above-described nucleating-effect-suppressor.

107. The crystalline resin molded product of claim 104, wherein said crystalline resin is one or a mixture of two or more selected from among polyamide resin, polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyphenylene sulfide resin and polyether ether ketone resin.

108. The crystalline resin molded product of claim 104, which contains a fibrous reinforcing material.