A new C_(60)-containing polyphosphazene was prepared. Thus, polyphosphazene which contains 4-methyl phenoxy groups as side chains was obtained by direct reaction and was used as an intermediate. A part of the 4-methyl groups was converted to functional groups with azides moieties, which reacted with C_(60) to yield the C_(60)- containing polyphosphazene. The polymers were well characterized. They exhibit excellent solubility in common organic solvents.

Key words: POLYPHOSPHAZENE, C60, NMR, IR, UV